In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
Job Description:
Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best; we make them a priority and we never lose focus on the mission. It's why we're here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions.
Our Space Operations directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation's security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Are you an experienced Systems Engineer looking to grow your skillset and work on a project that has real world impact? Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.
The qualified applicant will support the Space Security and Defense Program's (SSDP) Multi-Domain Effects Division (MDE) located in Colorado Springs, CO. The applicant will coordinate and support integrated human-in-the-loop analysis, leveraging their knowledge and relationships with joint program offices to combine capabilities into integrated analysis efforts. The applicant will also support operational and strategic assessments by coordinating with joint-level capabilities within the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) related to space equities. The applicant will serve as a liaison, providing direct support to the Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP) Multi-Domain Effects (MDE) Division and Space Warfighting Analysis Center's (SWAC) Enduring High-Level Cell (EHLC) and indirect support to other SSDP divisions per the FY26 SSDP Director's intent.
Duties and Responsibilities *:*
Possess expertise in SWAC and SSDP Mission Area Designs to develop integrated analysis events that assess their effectiveness against the latest projected threats
Research, author, and coordinate briefings and reports of findings from integrated analysis events
Demonstrate deep understanding of joint Operational Plan (OPLAN) capabilities and associated requirements and align them with SWAC and SSDP Mission Area Design recommendations to create integrated analysis
Support the government with coordination and management of security portfolios with members across the DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) for integrated analysis
Support information gathering by leveraging relationships with program offices and the Intelligence Community (IC) to enable MBSE modeling of both BLUFOR and threat systems to be instantiated into analysis software tools
Enable operational integration of advanced multi-domain capabilities through modeling, simulation, and analysis, informed by mission utility analysis, war gaming findings, and joint force effects layering to support real-world operational planning
Required Skills :
TS/SCI w/Poly (Have an existing poly or be willing to submit to a poly)
5+ years of experience, expertise and knowledge of USSF systems and Mission Area Designs (MADs)
Ability to develop and present to SSDP/SWAC leadership decision quality briefings and papers
Demonstrated problem solving/critical thinking in complex and dynamic environments
Experience working in classified and Special Access Program/Special Access Required environments
Ability to meet with program office and IC counterparts including travel 25%
Understanding of the outer space environment and operations as well as counterspace threats, especially pertaining to space-based weapons
Desired Skills :
Master's degree preferred in Technical Operations Research or experience performing statistical experimental design, data analysis, modeling and simulation, and text analytics, or STEM bachelor's degree with 10+ years' experience
Established relationships with the following organizations
COCOMS (INDOPACOM, USSPACECOM, etc.)
Space Intelligence Community
Assault Breaker II Program Office
Space Capabilities Program Office
Experience with Artificial Neural Networks, MBSE, Modeling & Simulation, Python, Statistical Modeling, Multivariate Analysis, and Data Governance
Desired Skills :
STEM Master's Degree
4+ years Joint operational planning, integration, or requirements development experience
5+ years of commercial/civil space experience
Experience working in SCI/SAP environment
SCI and Special Access Required eligibility
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI 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: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00
We 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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
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!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.