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Senior M&S Software Analyst

Parsons Corporation

Huntsville, ALJob$112–196K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$112–196K/yr
Location
Huntsville, AL
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Parsons seeks a Senior M&S Software Analyst to provide senior software engineering expertise to the Missile Defense Agency’s Next Generation Modeling and Simulation Office. The role supports agency-wide M&S architecture, standards, coordination, and integration. The analyst will define and analyze requirements, support architecture and capability development, maintain technical products, and advance M&S and digital engineering initiatives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Systems EngineeringSoftware EngineeringHardware/Software IntegrationData EngineeringSoftware ContainerizationModern ArchitecturesModeling and SimulationTechnical WritingTechnical PresentationsCritical ThinkingTeam FacilitationCommunicationStakeholder CollaborationMicrosoft OfficeMissile Defense SystemsModel-Based Systems EngineeringCameoDigital EngineeringRequirements AnalysisTrade StudiesTechnology Maturity Assessments

Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceMaster's and 12+ Years or Bachelor's and 20+ Years12+ Years Relevant Experience20+ Years Relevant Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior M&S Software Analyst to join our team!

In this role you will provide Senior Software Engineering expertise to support Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Next Generation Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Office (NGMO) and its director in advancing agency-wide M&S architecture, standards, coordination, and integration.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Elicit and analyze stakeholder requirements, mission needs, and operational objectives to define clear, traceable M&S requirements.

  • Perform functional, systems, and mission analyses to support M&S architecture and capability development.

  • Draft, review, and maintain technical documentation, requirements, architecture products, roadmaps, and decision briefings.

  • Prepare for and support technical reviews, design reviews, and senior-level briefings.

  • Drive M&S and digital engineering transformation initiatives across the Agency.

  • Represent NGMO in agency tiger teams, working groups, and technical forums.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Active Secret clearance.

  • Master's Degree and 12+ years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's Degree and 20+ years of relevant experience.

  • Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering, software engineering, hardware/software integration, and data engineering disciplines across the system lifecycle (i.e. requirements, design, development, test, and deployment).

  • Knowledge of software containerization, modern architectures, and best practices.

  • Knowledge of how M&S is used to support DoW weapon system development, integration, and test.

  • Experience writing, presenting, and coordinating product and engineering plans, software engineering artifacts, and processes and procedures.

  • Ability to think critically (i.e. research, understand, analyze, synthesize, and critique), creating solutions to new and one-of-a-kind program challenges and issues as they arise.

  • Experience facilitating matrixed, geographically diverse technical product and engineering project teams with differing perspectives and roles and responsibilities.

  • Ability to communicate complex ideas and produce and present clear, concise, organized, and audience-relevant presentations and documents.

  • Ability to create a positive, collaborative working relationship with representatives and stakeholders from external organizations.

  • Skilled in using Microsoft Office products to communicate technical and programmatic information.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Experience with analysis, test, and software engineering for one or more elements (subsystems) of the Missile Defense System (MDS) (i.e. Patriot, THAAD, GMD, Sensors, or C2).

  • Experience with design, development, integration, validation, test, or operations of M&S used in test and evaluation or performance assessment of complex weapons systems or system-of-systems.

  • Experience working in or with the Missile Defense Agency and understanding of its organizational structure and mission.

  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes and tools, such as Cameo.

  • Understanding of digital engineering and the DoW and MDA initiatives to transform from traditional to digital systems engineering

  • Experience performing requirements analysis, trade studies, and technology maturity assessments.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

How this job compares

Set against the 40,832 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$112–196K/yr
  • Alabama median$109–208K/yr324 salary ranges
  • US median$135–218K/yr32,472 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $154K, is close to the Alabama median midpoint ($154K) — in the middle half of Software Engineer salary ranges in Alabama.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 446 open Software Engineer jobs in Alabama and 40,832 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Alabama
Experience
This posting asks for at least 12 years of experience — more than three in four Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 33,318 postings).
Education
14,022 of the 40,832 open Software Engineer jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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