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Defense Systems Analyst Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Electrical Systems Engineer

Hazelwood, MO ยท On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

System requirements analysis and design. * Communication protocols (e.g., RS422, MIL-STD-1553 ... Background in aerospace or defense systems (e.g., air vehicles, weapons). Compensation: $120,000 to ...

Configuration Analyst

California, MO ยท On-site

$80 - $100/hr

... defense systems and improve capabilities. We are pleased to announce the opening for a Configuration Analyst who will join our Digital Transformation, Acquisition, Modernization, and Modification ...

Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national ... Support the analysis and allocation of requirements to systems architecture components and ...

Federal - DEAMS MAJCOM SME

Saint Louis, MO ยท On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Provide analysis and problem resolution for fixes to reported problems * Provide targeted ... Defense Cash Management System (DCMS) * Defense Enterprise Accounting Management System (DEAMS)

Chief Systems Engineer

Saint Louis, MO ยท On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national ... Support the analysis and allocation of requirements to systems architecture components and ...

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Defense Systems Analyst information

What is a defense systems analyst?

Defense Systems Analysts are professionals who evaluate and improve military systems, strategies, and operations. They use data analysis, modeling, and simulation to assess the effectiveness of defense technologies and tactics. Their work helps military organizations make informed decisions about resource allocation, system acquisitions, and operational planning. Defense Systems Analysts often collaborate with engineers, military personnel, and policymakers to enhance national security.

How do defense systems analysts typically collaborate with military personnel and technical teams during a project?

Defense Systems Analysts regularly work alongside both military personnel and cross-functional technical teams to ensure that system requirements are fully understood and effectively implemented. This collaboration often involves facilitating meetings to gather user feedback, translating operational needs into technical specifications, and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Analysts must communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders while also providing detailed input to engineers and IT specialists, ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle. Building strong professional relationships across these groups is key to successfully delivering solutions that meet mission-critical objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a defense systems analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Defense Systems Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, a background in engineering or computer science, and experience with defense technologies, typically supported by a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools, data analysis software, and security clearance requirements is often essential. Critical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for interpreting complex data and presenting findings to stakeholders. These skills ensure accurate analysis, informed decision-making, and the ability to support mission-critical defense operations.
Infographic showing various Defense Systems Analyst job openings in Missouri as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Hybrid job distribution.

Systems Engineer Support Analyst 3

Hazelwood, MO โ€ข On-site

$80 - $100/hr

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Contract (1 year)

Published 2 days ago

Product support

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project

The Boeing Company is currently looking for an Experienced Government Logistics and Sustainment Systems Advisor to join their Modeling, Simulation, and Systems Engineering team in Hazelwood, Missouri. This position will have the opportunity to develop and implement systems engineering processes and tools for current and future development and production programs. These activities provide a technical foundation for digital sustainment and decision support for our internal and external customers. The position offers exposure to the entire development life cycle of our products with an emphasis on operations and support. This position will entail working on a team which develops our modelโ€‘based sustainment simulation (MBSS) capability, which enables our customers to define and execute supportability trade studies based on the latest fleet performance data, experiment and test the results of anticipated events and choice of responses and make better informed decisions while fully supported with visibility to the options available to them. Support of this team will include working on IRAD/ Market Assist/ and CTRD projects associated with various Boeing platforms in support of the Virtual Sustainment Center (VSC). The VSC is Boeing Global Servicesโ€™ counterpart to the Virtual Warfare Center (VWC) with the goal to improve sustainment analysis for internal initiatives and external partners using modeling and simulation technologies. This capability employs an agile development methodology consistent with the Department of Defense (DoD) requirements and is adaptable to rapidly respond to customer needs. The position will focus on functional, logical, and operational architectures; requirements development and management; logistics and supply chain network, lifecycle cost and mission analyses. Frequent engagements with other program leaders and subject matter experts is expected and offers broad visibility to diverse programs across Boeing. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of our future government services programs. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, problemโ€‘solver able to work multiple tasks and work well with crossโ€‘functional teams including software and data science. The ability to maintain and develop plans/schedules and to monitor and report schedule performance is required. Good oral and written communication are essential to success in this position. Background in one or more of the following areas is preferred: logistics support, modeling and simulation analysis (logistics, operations, cost), software development, integration and test, data science and simulation animation.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Collect model/analysis input data from relevant /Boeing data sources to support modeling requirements. Oversee data integrity by implementing validation checks and maintaining clear documentation
  • Partner with the modelers and software developers to assist in developing project/customer specific modeling architecture diagrams, develop analysis packs, and test/debug models
  • Utilize tools like draw.io or cloud platforms to automate and monitor data workflows, activity flows, model source data silos, and tools like Tableau to visualize scenarios to support decision making efforts
  • Work across functions such as Modelers, Analysts and Data Scientists to bridge gaps, align logistics with project timelines, and develop solutions to improve system readiness
  • Provide Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) trade study feedback to MBSS team by translating technical logistics details into actionable insights for the team and stakeholders to use
  • Work across functions such as Modelers, Analysts and Data Scientists to bridge gaps, align logistics with project timelines, and develop solutions to improve system readiness
  • Research and maintain awareness of all new and former military tactics and strategies used within logistics; this includes educating oneself in current training operations and global conflicts as needed to support the added fidelity to model creation and simulation studies
  • Track established performance metrics and customer requirements
  • Assist with Model Based Sustainment Simulation (MBSS) production releases
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • 3+ years of experience in product support roles
  • Understanding of Military CONOPs and Logistics
  • Experience in effectively communicating with Department of Defense (DoD) customers and Boeing internal programs, with a demonstrated ability to facilitate discussions between diverse organizations
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • A four year degree from an accredited course of stud
  • Experience with DoD aircraft maintenance, sustainment, and/or logistics
  • Familiarity with modeling tools such AFSIM, LSAS, OPUS and/or SIMLOX
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Pay Rate Range

Min Pay Rate $56

Max Pay Rate $61

Currency USD

Unit hourly

Benefits Information

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Tundra Technical Solutions is among North Americaโ€™s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clientsโ€™ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations

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