Top Secret Threat Systems Analyst

A company in the Colorado Springs, CO area is looking for a Threat Systems Analyst s to join their team in support of classified programs for Missile Tracking and Prediction. The position will sit onsite at Schriever Space Force Base. This candidate will interface directly with team members to analyze data generated and collected in the sensor lab, operate software and systems, and update various analysis tools and the system software as required. The candidate will need proficiency in the Linux operating system, and have working knowledge of Linux scripting, C++ programming, Matlab, and/or Python. This position will include the operation and performance enhancements of existing software. Strong analytical skills are required. Responsibilities will also include: contribute to and help create reports on system performance; analyze system performance reports to identify trends, discrepancies, abnormal behaviors; software test activities; integration and message exchange between various software elements/applications; Installation, maintenance, system updates and modifications. This position requires the ability to transition between analysis, software development/debugging, and systems engineering tasks on a regular basis.
This is a contract to hire for a large aerospace and defense technology company in Colorado Springs, CO.
Pay Range: $83,000-135,000 annually. Exact compensation will vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefits are available on day one of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave as applicable by state law.
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Required Skills & Experience
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI
- Bachelor of science (BS) in math, physics, computer science or related engineering field.
- 2-5+ years of analysis or software development experience.
- Experience with Software Analysis, testing and enhancements
- Experience with tools/languages for data manipulation to include Matlab and/or python
- Ability to read, modify and debug code using C++
- Comfortability with Linux Operating System
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Experience utilizing Qt for GUI development
- Experience working with DoD systems
- Missile Defense domain experience (MDA / BMDS / C4ISR)
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.