Ground Systems CONUS Interceptor Site (CIS) Engineering Analyst

Parsons Transportation Group

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US - AL, Huntsville Until 9/30/2026 12+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 11, 2026 Last posted August 1, 2026
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Ground Systems CONUS Interceptor Site (CIS) Engineering Analyst to join our team! In this role you work as a key staff member of the Ground Systems (GMN) CIS team to assist the CIS Product Manager and CIS Chief Engineer to avoid or minimize technical risk of the CIS development lifecycle.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Assist the CIS Product Manager and CIS Chief Engineer by conducting technical analyses of CIS acquisition plans, statements of work, contract deliverable requirements, designs, drawings, models & simulations (M&S), documentation, and test plans and results to ensure compliance with performance requirements.

  • Translate high-level performance requirements (such as Concept of Operations [CONOPS]) into specific, testable technical requirements. 

  • Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools (e.g., Cameo, SysML) to trace architecture to verification testing.

  • Assist in validating simulation models against actual physical and flight test data to ensure the simulator tracks actual CIS site and missile fly-out parameters. Generate formal analytical summaries and reports to document M&S results for the government/military stakeholders.

  • Participate in trade studies and technical trade-offs regarding CIS systems, and identify potential system vulnerabilities, such as failure points or electronic countermeasures.

  • Evaluate system of systems interoperability and report findings and recommendations to the CIS Chief Engineer.

  • Support CIS project leadership in preparing and conducting milestone reviews and providing inputs to consolidated technical, schedule, and financial executive dashboards. 

  • Prepare decision briefings, white papers, and answers to taskers and requests for information.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 20 years experience, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 12 years experience in technical analysis in a missile defense program is required.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required. 

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are required.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required.

  • Active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required. 


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • MDA experience desired.

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!

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About this role

Summary

Perform technical analysis and validation for missile defense ground systems in a fast-paced environment.

Job title

Ground Systems CONUS Interceptor Site (CIS) Engineering Analyst

Experience level

12+ years or 20+ years with bachelor's degree

Minimum experience

12+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

US - AL, Huntsville; remote work not specified

Salary

$112k–$196k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Microsoft Officecommunicationcollaborationleadershipsecurity clearance

Preferred skills

MDA experience

Specializations

systems engineeringmissile defensemodel-based systems engineeringverification and validationinteroperability
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Huntsville, AL, USA

On-site City