Systems Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Job Description

Responsibilities:
The candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Provide on-site analysis, operation, and support of complex Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) simulation models.
• Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with C-UAS decision-making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions.
• Collect and analyze C-UAS data and develop decision support software, services, or products.
• Participate in routine working group sessions to facilitate information exchange, peer review, and vetting of products.
• Establish working relationships with analytical partners such as OSD-CAPE, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), CAA, Navy N81, Joint Staff (JS)-J8, etc., to extend CCJ8's Modeling and Simulation Teams' C-UAS analysis capabilities and expertise.
• Develop C-UAS study questions by implementing a process that identifies and defines issues and outlines study questions for development into study plans.
• Analyze and evaluate measures of effectiveness/performance and C-UAS study implications based on data produced from the models.
• Implement a verification process that incorporates the proper framing of study questions, conducts research and coordination to capture data necessary to populate the models, and configures and programs the model(s). Include technical experts and analytical working groups in this process.
• Implement a validation process that analyzes model output by interacting with planning/operations subject matter experts.
• Assist USCENTCOM in crafting insights and conclusions produced from the simulations of these studies.
• Brief leadership on analytic insights.
• Conduct all tasks necessary to complete assigned projects within the time and quality standards established by the supported government military or civilian project manager.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must have an active and transferable DoD Top Secret security clearance with a current investigation at the required level and the ability to maintain the clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of relevant experience in modeling and simulation.
• Experience with C++/Python/Java or similar programming languages.
• Possess the ability to implement and apply familiarity with common qualitative and quantitative assessment tools and methodologies in the conduct of analysis projects.
• Experience working with modeling and simulation software, preferably Extended Air Defense Simulation (EADSIM) and Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM).
• Expert-level skills with Microsoft Office Suite tools (SharePoint, Office, PowerPoint).

Nice to Have:

• Master of Science Degree with documented coursework in operations research, industrial/systems engineering, systems analysis, or a related field.
• Experience interfacing with military staffs at the operational and strategic levels.