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Job Description:

The qualified applicant will support the Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP) in Colorado Springs, CO, with anticipated travel in support of SSDP/SDA division priorities. The SDA Force Design and Integration applicant will integrate strategic guidance, operational scenarios, and Space Warfare and Analysis Center (SWAC)-wide analysis into a cohesive SDA Force Design at multiple classification levels.  The qualified candidate will support USSF decisions for resourcing, policy development, and operational planning. The applicant must have a technical depth and breadth of all SDA capabilities, an understanding of industry capabilities and best practices, and must be capable of translating USSF capabilities into the joint context to allow for joint integration.  The applicant should be able to understand complex analysis to create a cohesive, integrated Force Design at multiple classification levels on a recurring basis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support & integrate SDA capability area force designs into an Integrated Force Design

• Document SDA Force Design results and recommendations in an annual Capability Area Design Document to include:

  • Concept and joint narrative

  • Key driving requirements, assumptions, limitations, and dependencies

  • Analytic framework and results

  • Design options

  • Capability-area-level performance parameters

  • Partnership opportunities and dependencies to include international partnerships.

  • Technology readiness and science & technology needs

  • Policy recommendations

• Create, modify, and maintain presentations clearly describing SDA force design plans, status, results, and recommendations for SWAC, USSF, and DoD senior leaders and the wider community

• Assist in the set up and execution of Force Design forums (e.g. concept calls, working groups, etc)

• Capture and recommend force design dependencies and opportunities (joint, intelligence community, industry, international, and other government organizations)

• Support or lead high-visibility capability efforts

• Coordinate SSDP/SDA strategic guidance and messaging

• Craft responses to senior leader, HHQ, and CCMD inquiries

• Draft, review, and refine administrative products (memos, position papers, issue papers, operating procedures, etc.)

• Support innovative ways to employ new space capabilities in support of the joint warfighting community

• Ensure requirements of the force design fulfill joint requirements and warfighting scenarios; ensure traceability of SWAC-recommended requirements to approved requirements documents

• Capture and recommend force design dependencies and opportunities

• Coordinate Force Design recommendations and translate them into system level performance parameters; assist with documenting and advocating for recommended requirements through validation processes for the Service, Joint forces, and acquisition organizations

To successfully execute the above duties and responsibilities, the applicant should have soft skills such as:

• Strong project management skills: organize and lead meetings with various stakeholders across a spectrum of space disciplines; continually collaborate with outside organizations; track and document all aspects of the force design project; create schedules and milestones; and advise leadership throughout the force design process.

• Ability to quickly create decision quality materials for senior leaders

• Understanding complex technical issues and produce recommendations for a wide audience

• Applying critical thinking in complex and dynamic organizational environments

• Having strong communication skills (technical writing, developing presentations, etc)

• Ability to anticipate, recognize and lead-turn needs of the division for force design requirements, documents, and presentations.

• Strong familiarity with the USSF and DoD force design process, joint and CCMD requirements, and costing/resourcing functions.

• Familiarity with modeling and simulation and ability to work effectively with engineers and analysts.

• Strong networking and interpersonal skills.

Experience required/desired:

• STEM Bachelor’s Degree (STEM Master’s Degree desired)

• Strong technical background

• 10+ years space operations or space acquisition experience

• 4+ years Joint Operational Planning / Joint integration experience (desired)

• Be proficient in Security processes/procedures (e.g., document marking/handling, generating and transmitting classified visit requests)

• SCI and Special Access eligibility required (CI poly desired)

• Proficiency on NIPR, SIPR, JWICS/NMIS, and SAP systems

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook

• Currently possess TS/SCI and be eligible for higher level clearances, as required

• Be able to develop and present to SWAC leadership decision-quality briefings and documents

• Apply problem solving/critical thinking in complex and dynamic organizational environments

• Possess working knowledge of Program Management concepts and experience implementing them in real-world situations (within a Space Program Office or MAJCOM highly desired)

• Be able to quickly distill large quantities of technical details to create decision-quality materials for senior leaders

• Demonstrate strong communication skills (technical writing, developing presentations, etc.)

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCIThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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: 

$117,000.00 - $210,600.00We 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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.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!