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Description

Our customer is seeking a Junior Software Development Analyst II to join their team on Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB), Colorado. The position offers opportunities to support the U.S. Missile Defense System through the development of Modeling and Simulation applications used in warfighter training and exercises, concept evaluation, developmental engineering, testing and verification, and assessment.

Responsibilities:

This position requires an analyst to support the development of modeling and simulation of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems. This includes analyzing, benchmarking, validation and verification, documenting, and integrating simulation products for the MDST organization.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Researching technical details related to various missile defense systems to better support model creation and enhancement

• Analyzing new capabilities, documenting new features, and analyzing simulation performance

• Working with the product and development teams, as well as external users and customers to determine acceptance criteria for new feature

• Creating software tools to support analysis of MDST benchmarking, anchoring, and Verification and Validation activities

• Creating Verification and Validation documentation

• Supporting the modeling and simulation of missile defense systems

• Supporting agile software team within the context of a larger team

• Supporting the development of simulation and software architectures

• Interfacing with MDST customers to provide technical support and help resolving issues

• Presenting technical briefings to MDST stakeholders

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications for Software Development Analyst II:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related experience

• Must have an active U.S. Government security clearance at the DoD secret level

• Self-starter with ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Strong, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical teams and customer personnel

• Familiarity with Agile software development practices

• Understanding of software development and Linux platforms

• Experience with C++ or Java source code

• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar analysis software

Skills

Java, C++, Python, MATLAB, Linux, modeling, simulation, OPIR system, agile, sql queries, JIRA

Top Skills Details

1. 2+ years of experience with C++ or Java source code

2. 2+ years of experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar analysis software

3. Familiarity with Agile software development practices and Understanding of software development and Linux platform

4.Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related experience

5.Must have an active U.S. Government security clearance at the DoD secret level

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications for Software Development Analyst II:

• Experience in modeling and simulation

• Experience with OPIR system simulations

• Experience in agile software development methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Knowledge/experience in SQL queries

• Experience with large code base M&S systems using an optimistic and/or conservative discrete event simulation platform

• Knowledge or experience in several of the following: missile defense domain knowledge, command and control, and modeling and simulation development

• Experience with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, confluence, and GIT

• A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.

Experience Level

Junior Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $57.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2025.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.