Systems Capacity Analyst jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Summary:

Yorktown System Group is seeking a qualified Modeling and Simulation Systems Analyst.

This position provides systems engineering expertise and support to enhance the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Modeling and Simulation (M&S) enterprise. The Systems Engineer provides technical assistance to the Director of M&S Enterprise Engineering (M&S EE), who is responsible for chairing design reviews, enforcing standards, managing Enterprise Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and synchronizing all M&S across the Agency. The Systems Engineer performs engineering duties to define the architecture, modules, interfaces, and data for M&S systems to satisfy specified requirements.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Executes analytical tasks utilizing both analytical techniques and processes in support of this project.
• Develops and / or utilizes analytic tools, techniques, and processes for technical and / or administrative support activities.
• Applies oral and written communication skills.
• Work independently and/or lead teams to analyze and resolve problems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree (in some cases, military education can be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s (with associate degree).
• 7 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Demonstrated systems engineering experience with and knowledge of the Missile Defense System (MDS) or similar DoD weapon system.
• Systems engineering experience with M&S systems and their uses.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders, both in written and spoken forms.
• Ability to apply creative thinking, problem solving, analytical thinking, strategic thinking, and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Energetic, conscientious, collaborative, and self-starting.

Desired Qualifications:

• TS/SCI Clearance.
• Knowledge of Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensors and associated systems.
• Knowledge and application of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles, concepts, and tools.
• Experience working with system-of-systems or family-of-systems, preferably in a DoD context.
• Experience in the use and analysis of M&S data for complex systems, preferably for the BMDS.
• Experience with data architectures and creating complex data models for information systems.
• Understanding of the field of data science, including data analytics and cloud architectures.

Clearance: Secret security clearance is required with the ability obtain TS/SCI clearance

Location: Schriever Air Force Base, CO

Travel: Some travel may be required

Compensation & Benefits: Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. offers full time employees a competitive and robust compensation package with an anticipated median salary of $110,000.00 per year in this role. Additionally, employee and family health plans (medical, dental, and vision) are available, as well as paid time off, life insurance, and 401K options.