Description :
Location Arlington, VA Virtual Office/Telecommute? (Things you should know about Virtual Office) Virtual Work Not Available Shift First Business Unit Integrated Defense Sys Division Networks & Space Systems Program Combat Systems Occupation Title Systems Engineering Skills Management Title Systems Architecture & Def Job Classification 6K8CP3 Note: The level of the classification for a specific applicant will be based on the qualifications of that applicant. Job Type Non-Management Experience Level Mid Level (5-15 years of experience) Exemption Status Exempt Union No Security Clearance Required? (Security Clearance definitions) Current Secret - US Citizenship Required Work Eligibility Required? Yes US Person Status Required? Yes Export Control Required? Yes Relocation Money Available? Yes Date Posted 08/07/2008 Closing Date (Things you should know about closing dates) 09/08/2008 Position Description As a member of the National Team, the candidate will support the integration of Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) capabilities, concepts and design in the areas of Battle Management/Command Control/Communication (BM/C2/C), and RF / IR sensor management and integration. Performs trade studies and participates in studies designed to help define, tailor, explore, and evaluate missile defense capabilities, and to help resolve programmatic/technical challenges affecting cost, schedule or performance. Supports the documentation of existing or new capabilities through the development of design packages that comprise the supporting analysis, definition, and architecture needed to document, allocate and trace BMD System and Element level requirements. Participates in the development of system/component architecture and behavior analysis using a structured UML modeling approach. Coordinates trade, study, analysis results with stakeholders; schedules, presents or monitors issue resolution, product updates, and approval of design / requirements packages through engineering review / approval process. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Hands-on development/design/analysis experience with BM/C2/C and/or RF / IR sensor capabilities / requirements development. Experience with system modeling and optimization techniques. Strong coordination, organization, teaming and communication abilities along with horizontal integration skills. Experience developing solutions to a wide range of complex technical problems, requiring ingenuity and innovation. Ability to develop, document, and maintain processes, methods, and tools.Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Performs analyses for safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success. Develops the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes. Resolves cross-functional technical issues. Works under general or minimal direction. Competencies General/Leadership [ + ] Adaptability Understands changes in own and others' work and situations; may be asked to explain the logic or basis for change to less experienced employees; actively seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow interorganizational employees and occasionally to external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors. [ + ] Communication Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. [ + ] Customer Focus Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships; uses information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; periodically becomes involved in sharing information with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how actions or plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems; assists higher graded employees and/or project team leaders in implementing ways to monitor and evaluate customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs. [ + ] Systems Thinking Evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; seeks input from others to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Uses accurate measurement systems to monitor the implementation. Technical [ + ] Analytical Skills Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the department level. Preferred - [ + ] Engineering Analysis Basic - Complete knowledge of engineering analysis (e.g. mechanical, electrical, avionics, design, circuit, systems, stress, structural, durability). Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers. [ + ] Integrated Systems Basic - Complete knowledge of design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, equipment, and methods. Preferred - Extensive knowledge of engineering analysis (e.g. mechanical, electrical, avionics, design, circuit, systems, stress, structural, durability). [ + ] Systems Trade Studies Basic - Complete knowledge of trade study process (e.g., benchmarking, best value). Preferred - Extensive knowledge of design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, equipment, and methods. Education and/or Experience Level 3 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 5 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 3 or more years' experience or PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Other Job related information DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with a Missile Defense element such as Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD), Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), Patriot PAC-3, Airborne Laser (ABL), Sea-Based Missile Defense (SMD), X-Band Radar (XBR), Defense Support Program (DSP), Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS), BM/C2/C. Experience with a Unified Modeling Language (UML) (System Architect) and DOORS is a plus. *Please state your security clearance on you resume.*