C5ISR – Program/Systems Analyst III – Electronic Warfare (EW) Focus

Overview:

At MSA, you will be working with a diverse team of experts working to strengthen the preparedness of our Nation through innovation in technical and analytical services. While our typical team member has a master’s degree in his or her field of expertise, we also have a mix of Ph.D. scientists, analysts, and technicians – many with backgrounds in military or government service. We look for candidates who want to embrace our culture, our philosophy, and our mission to prepare and strengthen our nation and our communities.

Responsibilities:

Provides support to Test and Evaluation (T&E) planning, execution, and reporting; data and database management; evaluations, analyses, and verifications; methodological studies and analyses; and/or test safety management. Provides a variety of scientific and technical services related to the T&E of Army and Joint C5 and ISR systems and acquisition programs.

Serves as a subject matter expert providing technical guidance and information to meet requirements. Works independently with minimal guidance on complex projects and assignments. Tasks require expert level application of established methods, procedures, techniques, criteria, and programs. Completed work is reviewed for soundness of analysis, the suitability of methods used, and for conformance with organizational analytical procedures and practices. Programs and issues may present problems not susceptible to resolution by accepted methods and/or may require application of new developments and theories.

Required Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business or other closely related technical discipline. Direct experience with the Army Evaluation Center (AEC) preferred.

Fourteen (14) or more total years of progressively responsible experience in the management of acquisition programs across a wide range of technical commodity areas, including:

A. At least three (3) years as the team leader of an acquisition project or team

AND

B. At least five (5) years as a practicing analyst responsible for a functional area of an acquisition program, system, or project.

Experience must also demonstrate each of the following:

· Knowledge of the Material Solution Analysis, Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction, Engineering and Manufacturing Development, and Production and Deployment phases of the acquisition process.

· Sufficient familiarity with modern qualitative and quantitative analysis tools to apply to the solution of problems and to provide guidance on the selection and use of such tools.

· Advanced knowledge of modeling and measuring techniques, mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, operational mathematics techniques, and other principles of scientific and economic disciplines in determining solutions.

· Knowledge of systems integration techniques, system trade-off analysis, and/or program planning.

Five (5) or more total years of experience gained within the last ten (10) years in the operational effectiveness evaluation of C5 and ISR Army and Joint Service systems, subsystems, and components in:

A. Any combination of one (1) or more of the following system commodity areas

· Active Protection Systems

· Command, Control, Communications, Computers Systems

· Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Systems

· Electronic Warfare/Offensive Cyber Operations Systems

· Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Systems

· Optical/Electro-Optical Systems

AND

B. Any combination* of one (1) or more of the following functional areas:

· Agile Software Development

· Command and Control Test and Evaluation

· Data Engineering

· Electronic Warfare/Electronic Surveillance Systems*

· Intel Systems

· Network Communications

· Radio Waveforms

*Note that at least 2 of the required years of functional area experience (B) must be related to some aspect of Electronic Warfare (EW) and/or Electronic Surveillance Systems (ESS).

Salary range: $140k - $175k, depending upon quality of relevant experience.

About MSA:

Our team has been recognized repeatedly for excellence in job performance and client satisfaction. Whether you’re a client or an employee, your success is our success.

We don’t just say we want our employees to thrive; we create an environment that fosters growth and provides stability. That’s why we partnered with the top carriers in the nation to build one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in our industry.

- Carefirst BCBS Medical plans (PPO, POS, HMO)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401(k) retirement matching programs
- Employer-paid dental and vision insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- TriCare Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition and Training Reimbursement

The secret to our success is attracting and retaining high-caliber talent. If you have a passion for learning, love to tackle challenges and want to work for a company that values you and your contributions – MSA is your place!

MSA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $140,000 - $175,000