Mission Architect

Come join a dynamic company specializing in technical support services and engineering consultancy. Decision Technologies, Inc. has extensive experience developing RF Systems and Missile Sensors, production transition, quality and reliability assessment, test and evaluation, and logistics support. We match our capabilities to the needs of our customers. Join an experienced team that provides exceptional support and leadership in our core competencies.

Decision Technologies offers employees a competitive salary and benefits package, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Short and Long-Term Disability. As a growing company, we provide advancement opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are looking for a qualified Mission Architect to work with our team in Arlington, VA.

Position Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Mission Architect or Mission Engineer to support design, CONOPS, and modeling of Navy missions, Navy warfare scenarios, and analysis of Navy warfighting operations. Once hired, the new team member will support the development and sustainment of mission-level modeling and simulation products with documented pedigree, and the production of mission engineering requirements, architectures, and analysis, all with an emphasis on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes and tools.

MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE WITH THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN A TOP SECRET.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create integrated architectures using a combination of office tools and integrated architecture tools.
• Develop architectures using knowledge of Naval missions and an understanding of current and expected operational problems and gaps in performance of Naval missions.
• Develop operational scenarios and mission threads utilizing a combination of architecture tools and common MS Office products.
• Provide systems engineering support in the development of next-generation warfare through requirements engineering, architectural design, and initial design for advanced integration concepts.
• Develop concepts, trade studies, operational capability gap analysis, operational and system performance requirements development, functional architecture definition and allocation, system definition, and performance evaluations.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, systems engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Relevant work or college/internship experience, including knowledge of industry-standard architecture and modeling languages (UML, SysML) and frameworks (DoDAF, UAF), and knowledge in an industry standard architecture tool (e.g., MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Rationale System Architect).

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Familiarity and experience working with Navy radars, electro-optical and infrared sensors, guns, missiles, electronic warfare, and other warfare systems.
• Experience in integrating technologies into operational-level architectures.
• Experience working alongside operational forces.
• Familiarity or experience collaborating with a broad community of Navy mission partners such as Program Executive Offices (PEOs), Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and other Department of Defense agencies (e.g., Missile Defense Agency (MDA)).

Travel Requirements:

• Telework is not eligible
• Potential travel up to 10% to fleet concentration areas
• Potential local travel to other contractor/government facilities in the National Capital Region

Compensation:

Compensation at Decision Technologies, Inc. is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• Company paid Short Term, Long Term, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Certifications

Decision Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.