Senior Space Domain Expert

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.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.We are seeking a space domain expert to support the Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP) / Space Domain Awareness division to perform on-site analysis. This position will require in-office work at the customer site five days a week.Duties and Responsibilities:Conduct on-site Space Domain Awareness (SDA) analytical supportPerform analysis that informs ongoing studies and force design effortsCollaborate directly with government sponsors and a diverse contractor teamExecute rapid, quick-turn analytical tasks in support of mission needsDevelop minimally viable prototypes to support analytical findings and conceptsAnalyze and evaluate SDA systems-of-systems, including their design and operationBring a deep understanding of SDA architectures, capabilities, and operational conceptsIdentify novel opportunities and innovative approaches related to SDACommunicate analytical findings and insights to senior leadership and decision makersSupport efforts that inform senior leaders and acquisition agencies on current and future mission needsRequired Skills:TS/SCI w/Poly (Have an existing poly or be willing to submit to a poly)10+ years' experience with DoW or commercial SDA systemsBachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or other technical field with demonstrated experience analyzing and reporting on large datasetsNotional understanding of space domain awareness or space operations, with an interest in the underlying operation of SDA systemsAnalysis language skills: Python, MATLAB, RDesired Skills:Master of Science degree in related engineering fieldExtensive experience with statistics and statistical modeling (including the use of analysis languages previously mentioned)Extensive software development experience including DevSecOps tooling; prior experience developing and deploying software on TS/SCI systemsExperience with and deep understanding of statistical estimation and astrodynamics / orbit determinationSecurity 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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We 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, 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! 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