SBI Flight Test Support (Intermediate) - Mission Management

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Intermediate Analyst/Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director for Flight Test Integrated Execution (DTFI), Mission Management (DTFI-M) organization in support of the Space Based Interceptor (SBI) program.

The Analyst/Engineer will assist with coordination, integration, and execution across all phases of mission flight test events, prepare decision-quality materials such as executive level briefings and supporting documentation, assist with the development of planning meetings and MDA technical reviews, and provide on-site support to System Mission Managers (SMM) at deployed locations for assigned flight test missions.  The DTFI-M Intermediate position requires a quick learner who can support and lead mission teams by developing and coordinating support documentation, executive/technical briefings and other administrative tasks.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Coordinate, integrate, and support the execution of all phases of mission flight test events.

• Develop and refine mission planning, readiness, and execution support documentation.

• Manage the coordination, consolidation, and preparation of project deliverables.

• Prepare decision-quality materials such as executive level briefings and supporting documentation (white papers, fact sheets, status reports, progress reports, and information papers) for senior level reviews and mission milestone decision meetings. 

• Facilitate with the development of planning meetings, MDA technical reviews, and other meetings, as directed.

• Coordinate DTFI-M by developing, reviewing, and coordinating responses/inputs to numerous MDA and Director of Test (DT) Program Office-generated actions covering a wide range of internal and external topics. 

• Provide on-site support to System Mission Managers (SMM) at deployed locations for assigned flight test missions.

• Identify, generate and manage schedules, requirements and other documentation in support of flight test operations.

• Develop and present inputs for weekly test community meetings and working groups to include briefing charts and meeting attendance.

• Performs stakeholder coordination across multi-disciplinary working groups and integrated teams. Resolves issues affecting flight testing and schedule de-confliction, and reviews and provide input on all flight test event documentation.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Education: BA/BS in a field pertinent to the position being filled; 7 years relevant experience may be substituted for the BA/BS degree requirement.

• Experience: No direct MDA experience required.

• Clearance: Minimum SECRET clearance required.

• Travel: 20% required and may include overseas locations.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Possess strong oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment; ability to speak in meetings and to MDA leadership

• Demonstrated skills in a high tempo work environment

• Ability to follow established processes and procedures to solve routine test planning, integration, execution, and analysis problems

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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