Database Administrator

Avion Solutions Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking candidates for a Database Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

• Update the Model Assessment Limitations Tracker ( 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree and 12+ years of experience OR a Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of 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 that essentially translate 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoW security clearance.
• Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time.

• Exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to balance workload.
• Background in technical writing/reporting.
• Familiarity with DOORS Next Generation (DNG) Database and publishing tools.
• Familiarity with requirements development processes.
• Familiarity with simulation conceptual model processes and tools.
• Familiarity with Missile Defense System (MDS).

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