Job Description:

Parsons is seeking technical External Integration Support / Capability Lead to support the Government Program Office within Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Command & Control, Battle Management, and Communication (C2BMC).  In this role, you will work on a small team in a dynamic environment executing a critical mission in which every team member is directly responsible for the success of program efforts.  This position will support the Multi-Domain C2 program to expand capability for both Missile Defense and Space Mission Partners.

What you will be doing:

• Support the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) Global (C2BMC-G) Program Management team as directed  

• Define and execute project plans for the integration of new sensors or capabilities for approval by the Program Manager

  • Coordinate with mission partners to define scope / schedule to support joint space and multi-domain command and control (C2) objectives.

  • Oversee contractor sensor integration schedule development including but not limited to hardware / software readiness, deployment, cyber system accreditations, test, and fielding decisions.

  • Coordinate tasks and schedules for networks, communications, and element node / interface equipment deployment.

  • Define sensor integration performance objectives and constraints

  • Define implementation roadmap and recommend trades based of resources and program priorities

  • Capture sensor integration risk, issues and opportunities and develop handling plans for agreed to RIOs with the PM

  • Support development and coordination of test event planning and fielding briefs. 

  • Support architecture, systems engineering, and design reviews with a focus on interfaces with external partners.

  • Support review and coordination of site surveys, infrastructure requirements, logistics, and Bill of Materials (BOM), hardware procurements.

• Support development of inter-agency agreements (e.g., MOU, MOA, ISA, SLA, etc) with externals to define roles, responsibilities, commitments, and constraints.

• Support Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development based on external sensor or partner functionality available to support the mission.

• Support program review and approval process to ensure system implementation and changes are understood and properly coordinated  

• Support contract actions as required by generating content, reviewing proposals, and providing support to the acquisition team

• Maintain a USG budget estimate across the FYDP for applicable sensors, coordinating inputs with the sensor integration lead and PM

• Forecast out year costs for maintenance and support

• Support communications with sensor and C2BMC-G system operators to ensure operational utility, identification and resolution of operational issues, and prioritization of enhancements

• Support cost estimation for contract actions providing technical inputs and coordinating support from MDA cost estimators

• Support development of critical project artifacts to include ICDs, requirements, etc.

• Provide sensor overviews via the global lunches of wisdom and maintain an overview brief to education of internal and external personnel

• Support Increment planning aligning tasks and feedback with Program Manager directed priorities and identifying deviations from this direction

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility

• BS degree and 10 years of related System Assessment Support experience; a Masters degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience

• Experience with Missile Defense Agency or similar Department of Defense programs

• Experience working on classified and special access programs

• Understanding of the Missile Defense System (MDS)

• Self-starter, thrive in a dynamic environment, and work well with other team members, members of the Senior Executive Service and senior military officers

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• 10 years of relevant DoD, MDA and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI

• Ability to coordinate with both internal and external organizations to accomplish common goals

• Ability to solve complex problems and track detailed information individually or as a member of a team

• Ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests

Security Clearance Requirement:

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