Advanced Architecture Analyst

Advanced Architecture Analyst

Company Overview:

KODA is a people-first company recognized as a five-time winner of Huntsville's Best Places to Work® Award, certified as a Great Place to Work®, and a Best Place for Working Parents®. KODA is a small business focused on solving complex engineering problems on national-priority projects in domains such as missile defense, hypersonics, DOD space, and civil space.

Our expertise spans Radar and Missile Development, Multi-Domain Operations, Flight and Ground Test Planning and Execution, Tactical Data Link Testing, Test Range Instrumentation, Systems Engineering and Integration, Model and Simulation Development, and Digital Engineering/Model-Based Systems Engineering.

The name KODA, a Native American word meaning 'allies', embodies our dedication to our customers and each other. Trust and integrity guide us in all we do. We prioritize our people, support national-priority missions, and give back to our community through the KODA Cares program. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a commitment to professional growth. Join us and learn more at www.kodatech.com.

Position Overview:

KODA Technologies is looking for an Advanced Architecture Analyst to join our team! In this role, you will define and evaluate the Missile Defense System (MDS) capability trade space envelope, architectural performance metrics, and other high-level performance metrics as applicable.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Scopes, executes, and documents the results of MDS architecture trade studies
• Supports the development of Initial Requirements Documents, Architecture Requirements Packages, and other systems engineering artifacts related to the MDS
• Supports the development of alternative architecture concepts addressing projected capability gaps, real-world threats, and intelligence community threat estimates
• Leads and coordinates the development of architecture requirements, development, and analysis to support Service and Combatant Commands (CCMD) needs.
• Leads, develops, and coordinates MDA vision and strategies to support the Warfighter, including coordinating with DoD, Joint Staff, Services, CCMDs, Intel Community (IC), Other Governmental Agencies (OGA), national labs, Industry and international partners
• Supports the Architecture Design Team to scope and define trade study methodologies, measures, and deliverables
• Supports activities of the Architecture Design Team.
• Coordinates future technology requirements across the breadth of MDA and with DoD, Joint Staff, Services, the IC, and OGAs
• Coordinates trade study-related activities and work products with teammates across the Architecture Design Team and external MDA stakeholders as applicable

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Master's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience OR a Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of relevant experience
• Active Secret clearance
• Familiarity with DOD and MDA processes and procedures
• Detailed knowledge of the MDS to include Command and Control networks

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Preferred Navy veteran that held a position such as an Aegis Weapon System EDO or Joint Interface Control Officer, or alternatively an Army/Air Force veteran that understands MDS Elements such as THAAD/LTAMDS/Sentinel/ PATRIOT/GMD
• Understands the MDS technically more than what we typically think of as an "Architect" in the Systems Engineering sense

KODA Technologies Inc. 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, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact info@kodatech.com to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.