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Principal Technical Mission Analyst / Architect – Future Capabilities

BAE Systems, Inc. · Broomfield, CO · 2 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$118k–$201k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking a technical and mission-savvy professional to join the creative and dynamic StratOps Future Capabilities team. This role is ideal for someone who brings exposure to DoD or other U.S. Government mission areas and wants to help shape how BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) positions technology and strategy to meet emerging customer needs.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out operational analysis and mission decomposition to understand how customer missions operate today and where gaps or opportunities exist.
  • Develop conceptual architectures and mission level solution approaches aligned to SMS capabilities and strategic priorities.
  • Support strategic initiative teams exploring new markets or strengthening SMS position in existing mission areas.
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to support market assessments, customer needs studies, and long-range planning.
  • Collaborate with IRAD PIs and technical teams to ensure mission insights drive architectural and investment decisions.
  • Contribute to the development of mission threads, modeling inputs, early-stage CONOPS, and architecture trade studies.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the Company.
  • Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 6 or more years related experience.
  • Current, active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI.
  • Technical foundation in engineering, physics, math, computer science, or a related technical field.
  • Deep exposure to or experience with relevant DoD, IC, or other U.S. Government mission areas (e.g., space, air, sensing, comms, EW, ISR, missile defense, C2, etc.).
  • Demonstrated ability to perform mission analysis, operational decomposition, or early-stage architecture work.
  • Excellent communication skills, including presenting technical concepts to mixed audiences.
  • Comfort working in an exploratory, iterative, and sometimes unstructured environment.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

Qualifications

  • Preferred: Master’s Degree or Ph.D.
  • Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
  • The degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

Skills

  • Technical foundation in engineering, physics, math, computer science, or a related technical field.
  • Deep exposure to or experience with relevant DoD, IC, or other U.S. Government mission areas (e.g., space, air, sensing, comms, EW, ISR, missile defense, C2, etc.).
  • Demonstrated ability to perform mission analysis, operational decomposition, or early-stage architecture work.
  • Excellent communication skills, including presenting technical concepts to mixed audiences.
  • Comfort working in an exploratory, iterative, and sometimes unstructured environment.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health savings account.
  • A 401(k) savings plan.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Life and accident insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Legal plan.
  • Other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
  • Recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
  • Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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