Verification, Validation, and Accreditation Engineer/Analyst

Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Mid-to-Senior-Level Engineer/Analyst to support our Huntsville, AL location.

We are seeking a motivated engineer/analyst to provide Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) System Verification directorate. The selected candidate will serve a lead role for M&S accreditation efforts associated with Aegis BMD, Sensor (e.g., Cobra Dane, UEWR, AN/TPY-2, SBX, LRDR), or other models represented in the MDA Ground Test (GT) events. 

This is a full-time, on-site position at a government customer location. The selected candidate will collaborate with Government customers, internal and external Missile Defense Agency (MDA) stakeholders, program offices, and M&S development prime contractors.

Duties:

• Serve as subject matter expert for information (e.g., M&S versions, V&V plans, M&S versus tactical boundaries) associated with assigned Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) M&S.
• Coordinate with model owners to develop executable action plans to ensure timely delivery of V&V evidence supporting accreditation information needs for MDA M&S accreditation assessments of applicable GT data sources.
• Conduct technical review of V&V evidence and develop M&S accreditation recommendations for the MDA accreditation authority.
• Author sections and/or provide technical input for relevant products such as the MDA M&S accreditation report/briefing, MDA M&S accreditation decision memorandum, and MDA M&S accreditation plan.
• Develop Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to address high-priority issues affecting M&S accreditation.
• Regularly interface with the model owner and V&V agent to address M&S limitations impacting accreditation outcomes. Document and maintain M&S limitation resolution plans in a dedicated online repository for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Collaborate with model owners to maintain or refine Performance Parameters, Acceptability Criteria, and Evaluation Methodologies for inclusion in current and future releases of the M&S Accreditation Plan.
• Support Operational Capability List (OCL) Working Group (OWG) meetings to brief MDA M&S accreditation status for HWIL models supporting Missile Defense System (MDS) performance assessment of capabilities to be fielded.
• Provide regular verbal and written status updates to leadership regarding M&S VV&A areas of responsibility.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Director, MDA System Verification or M&S VV&A lead and strategic advisor.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience with modeling and simulation applications.
• Knowledge of M&S VV&A principles, methodologies, and accreditation processes.
• Experience evaluating technical evidence of complex defense systems, and developing defensible engineering recommendations.
• Familiarity with the Missile Defense System architecture and its integrated defense systems.
• Ability to independently lead technical assessments, work within a multi-disciplinary team, develop action plans, and communicate status and findings to government leadership.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.  

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Desired Skills:

• Top Secret clearance preferred.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with the Aegis BMD weapon system and/or Sensor components of the Missile Defense System architecture.
• Experience developing or reviewing M&S accreditation plans, V&V reports, accreditation assessments, and technical recommendations.

Overview

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [email protected] and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

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