Software Systems Architect

$83,300 - $145,800/Yr

Missile Defense Agency - Fort Belvoir, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Belvoir, VA

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

Parsons is seeking a talented Software Systems Architect to support the Army PEO IEW&S Integration Directorate. This hybrid role involves software requirement specification, architecture design, transient data model definition, software test case development, and technical documentation production. The architect will play a crucial role in developing the Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA), facilitating the interoperable exchange of sensor data in tactical environments.

Responsibilities

• Gathering stakeholder needs and generating corresponding software-level requirements for implementation and testing of integration software.
• Creating and publishing DoDAF Architectural Artifacts in coordination with other US Army/DoD Enterprise and Systems Architects.
• Defining software transient data model enhancements needed for new capabilities and specifying mapping between this data model and other transient data models.
• Developing test cases for verifying implementation of software requirements.
• Producing artifacts such as formal external documents, informal internal papers, and slide decks that capture results of work.
• Performing in-depth evaluation of internal and external technical documentation and recording detailed comments based on evaluation.
• Collaborating with internal implementation and testing teams to ensure understanding and coverage of requirements and architectural designs.
• Representing the customer in program reviews, planning discussions, and technical interchange meetings.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher.
• BS degree in Systems Engineering or related field with five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience creating and publishing DoDAF Architectural Artifacts.
• Experience creating software-level requirements and architectural designs.
• Experience working with transient data models.
• Ability to excel as a member of a collaborative team through open communication, transparency, and flexibility in U.S. Government customer's facilities.
• Ability to relate professionally with senior U.S. Government customers and colleagues.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing customer relationships and key business stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of the U.S. Army Network/Data Communication infrastructure and tactical networks.
• Experience designing solutions for austere network environments.
• Experience with optimizing use of network capacity.
• Operational knowledge of MagicDraw.
• Experience working in an Agile Development Environment.
• Experience working and maintaining MBSE Models in a Digital Engineering Environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays