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MDA Next Generation Database Administrator with Security Clearance

ParsonsHuntsville, AL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 21 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to critical defense projects, fostering significant career growth within a reputable company. You would thrive here if you possess strong database administration skills, meticulous attention to detail, and an active Secret clearance, ready to make an impactful contribution. Apply to join a team that values innovation and empowers you to reach your full potential.

Quick Overview

Salary
$112.2k - $196.4k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Huntsville, AL, United States
Posted
5 days ago
HTTPSMicrosoft Office

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 Database Administrator to join our team! In this role you will maintain the Model Assessment Limitations Tracker (MALT) and associated supporting documentation.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Update MALT with status on open limitations/watch items at the end of each fiscal quarter
  • Update MALT to annotate limitations/watch items assessed during ground test events and when limitations/watch items are added, closed, or archived
  • Maintain and update all MALT supporting documentation to meet reporting requirements
  • Work with M&S Requirements team and MDS elements to develop and document simulation conceptual models (SCMs)
  • Assist in the development of M&S System Requirements Documents (SRDs)
  • Participate in technical interchange meetings, generate reports and briefs What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or related field, or equivalent work experience that meets guidelines established for job
  • Master's Degree or equivalent, may be preferred at this level
  • 8+ years of related professional experience
  • Attention to detail; understand ground test scheduling and Accreditation Assessment Report and memo process
  • Expert with Microsoft Office -- Word, Excel, PowerPoint -- and Adobe Acrobat
  • Ability to work well with engineering staff and understand modeling and simulation terminology
  • Systems Engineering and/or Weapon Systems modeling background to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) efforts to develop system level modeling and simulation (M&S) requirements for its distributed M&S federation
  • Apply simulation conceptual modeling (SCM) processes which essentially translates the physical representation of a real system into suitable abstractions that result in requirements that drive the development of the distributed M&S federation
  • Demonstrated the ability in systems thinking and familiarity with defense systems What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Master's degree and 12+ years of experience OR a Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of experience
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • Ability to balance workload
  • Background in technical writing/reporting
  • Familiarity with DOORS Next Generation (DNG) Data Base and publishing tools
  • Familiarity with requirements development processes
  • Familiarity with simulation conceptual model processes and tools
  • Familiarity with Missile Defense System (MDS) 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/ .

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