Ground Systems Development Analyst with Security Clearance

Overview

Astrion is involved in developing and deploying a layered Missile Defense System (MDS) for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). As a Ground Systems Development Analyst, you will support the MDA Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program office.

Responsibilities

• Support the GMN System Engineering Leadership in requirements verification to ensure the system or software meets predefined technical requirements, specifications, and design criteria.
• Analyze GMD Ground System Performance Specification and other requirements documentation, review the development contractor Joint Review Packages (JRP) for decomposition of requirements, and provide recommendations on acceptance of the proposed verification strategy.
• Confirm the verification strategy for the requirement set is clearly articulated, complete, correct, consistent, and achievable.
• Review GMD Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables and Objective Evidence artifacts, and provide comments and recommendations for concurrence or guidance.
• Support the government in preparation, conduct, and after-action responsibilities for Sprint reviews, program management reviews, system requirements reviews, design reviews, project status reviews, test events, fielding readiness reviews, and operational readiness reviews.
• Travel as required (estimated 10%).

Requirements

• Education: Master's or Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field
• Experience: MS + 12 years or BS + 20 years of relevant experience
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
• Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
• Direct experience with requirements verification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to develop and present technical reports and briefings including support to the Engineering Review Boards (ERB), other Stakeholder coordination, and Operational Capability List (OCL) approval process
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Skills

• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
• Direct experience in digital engineering/DevSecOps development projects
• Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel