Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer (Job ID:4626)

Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

Contingent upon prime contractor approval

Purpose

• Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer in Huntsville, AL working in the Targets and Countermeasures program office.
• In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Architecture Validation team as an Architecture Assessment Engineer by developing and enhancing the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker tool.
• Deliver direct support to the Architecture Validation Team within MDA's Chief Architect's Office.
• Assist in the development and management of the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker (CGT) tool, to include reviewing, updating, and organizing gaps and threat.
• Develop dashboards and data visualizations within the CGT to support reporting, analysis, and architecture decision-making.
• Work closely with other MDA organizations to help them understand and leverage the CGT while gaining insight into elements that make up the missile defense system.
• Engage with cross-functional teams and Capability Gap Tracker users to identify reporting needs and deliver data-driven solutions that improve decision support capabilities.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field and at least 3+ years of experience supporting missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs/projects.
• Must have experience working with and analyzing large data sets.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance, preferred.
• Working knowledge of Missile Defense Systems (MDS) components, architectures, concepts, and threats, with demonstrated understanding through analysis activities, preferred.
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools such as QlikSense, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms, preferred.
• Working knowledge of Systems Engineering processes including Model-Based Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering strategies, preferred.
• Experience with Digital Engineering tools and platforms such as Cameo, Palantir, or similar technologies, preferred.

Security Requirements

Must have an Active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it.

Travel Requirements

Minimal Travel; 10% or less

If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id)

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

Pre-Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).