MDA | DOORS Administrator - Specification Database Analyst

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position Job DescriptionThe Specification Database Analyst is the primary administrator and technical expert for our IBM DOORS infrastructure. This role supports specification change teams in capture of requirement and interface data in the legacy DOORS Classic environment and supports the tool development team in building and troubleshooting custom productivity extensions. This role will also be a key figure in the upcoming technical migration of the specification repository from DOORS Classic to DOORS NextGen as part of the Customer’s push to implement enterprise-wide Digital Engineering.Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage access control, folder structures, user permissions, and schema configuration in DOORS Classic and eventually DOORS NextGen.Support specification change teams- create change sections, manage views, establish links, assign data IDs, and support data entry.Maintain specification baseline, apply approved changes to baseline, generate and deliver partitions, receive and import 3rd party partitions.Collaborate with the internal tool development team to support build, test, and deployment of automation scripts and system extensions.Troubleshoot tool errors encountered by users within legacy DXL scripts or Java extensions. Resolve data corruptions.Generate partitions for data exchange with stakeholder organizations.Support the planning and execution of the structural migration of the specification repository from DOORS Classic to DOORS NextGen.Coordinate with counterparts at Government customer and their contractors​Required Qualifications:Extensive experience using DOORS Classic, with administration experience preferred.Familiarity with DOORS NextGen including key differences between DOORS NextGen and DOORS ClassicFamiliarity with DOORS eXtensible Language (DXL) and scripting languages used for DOORS NextGen customizations (e.g., JavaScript, Python, or OSLC/REST APIs).Strong database administrator (DBA) mindset with the ability to isolate application bugs from backend database failures.Experience coordinating with government customers, technical leadership, and cross-functional engineering teams.Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex technical environments.Experience supporting multiple concurrent users and engineering workflows in operational environments.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives.Active Secret clearance.Desired Qualifications:Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs or other Department of Defense (DoD) engineering environments.Experience using Digital Engineering (DE) and Model-Based System Engineering in system design and specification.Experience supporting proposal development activities and technical volume contributions.Familiarity with Linux and Windows enterprise environments.Experience working in classified environments.Our Commitment to You:An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s securityFlexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and moreSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefitsWorkplace Options:This position is fully onsite at the Boeing JetPlex, 499 Boeing Blvd SW, Huntsville, AL Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range USD $118,519.00 - USD $131,482.00 /Yr. Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransJob SummaryID: 2026-73781Job Location: US-AL-HuntsvilleRequired Clearance: SecretCategory: Engineering-SystemsEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.