AFSIM Modeling & Simulation Lead

Apex Systems; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

HSA

EAP with counseling

Professional development

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an AFSIM Modeling & Simulation Analyst in Rosslyn, VA to translate operational concepts into executable simulations for capability development and CONOPS evaluation.

The role involves building sensor, weapon, and platform models, scripting behaviors, validating scenarios, and performing quantitative MOEs/MOPs analyses for informed decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, operations research, applied math, or a related field.
• Experience with modeling & simulation, preferably mission-level or constructive simulations.
• Familiarity with AFSIM or similar simulation frameworks.
• Basic scripting experience (Lua, Python, or similar).
• Ability to interpret operational concepts and translate them into simulation constructs.
• Analytical skills and comfort with quantitative data.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and execute mission-level scenarios in AFSIM aligned with analytical objectives.
• Build and refine sensor, weapon, and platform models, including detection logic, engagement behaviors, and environmental interactions.
• Script scenario behaviors using AFSIM scripting languages (Lua, Python, or equivalent).
• Conduct scenario validation, ensuring correctness of entity behaviors, timelines, and interactions.
• Perform quantitative analysis of simulation outputs, including MOEs/MOPs, timelines, attrition, sensor performance, and mission outcomes.
• Support development of scenario documentation, assumptions, and analytical traceability.
• Collaborate with senior analysts to design experiment architectures, vignettes, and sensitivity studies.
• Maintain and update scenario libraries, model configurations, and documentation for reuse across programs.

Skills

AFSIM knowledge

Lua/Python

Mission analysis

Systems modeling

Quantitative analysis

Scripting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/OR related field

Tools

AFSIM

Git

Job description

Job#: 3044139

Job Description

MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN A DOD SECRET CLEARANCE

AFSIM Modeling & Simulation Analyst

Rosslyn, Virginia

Role Overview

This role supports mission-level analysis, operational scenario development, and modeling of sensors, platforms, and behaviors within AFSIM-based environments. The analyst will translate operational concepts into executable simulations that inform capability development, CONOPS evaluation, and system-of-systems performance assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and execute mission-level scenarios in AFSIM aligned with analytical objectives.
• Build and refine sensor, weapon, and platform models, including detection logic, engagement behaviors, and environmental interactions.
• Script scenario behaviors using AFSIM scripting languages (Lua, Python, or equivalent) to represent tactics, decision logic, and mission flows.
• Conduct scenario validation, ensuring correctness of entity behaviors, timelines, and interactions.
• Perform quantitative analysis of simulation outputs, including MOEs/MOPs, timelines, attrition, sensor performance, and mission outcomes.
• Support development of scenario documentation, assumptions, and analytical traceability.
• Collaborate with senior analysts to design experiment architectures, vignettes, and sensitivity studies.
• Maintain and update scenario libraries, model configurations, and documentation for reuse across programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, operations research, applied math, or a related field.
• Experience with modeling & simulation, preferably mission-level or constructive simulations.
• Familiarity with AFSIM or similar simulation frameworks.
• Basic scripting experience (Lua, Python, or similar).
• Ability to interpret operational concepts and translate them into simulation constructs.
• Analytical skills and comfort working with quantitative data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sensor modeling, detection theory, or engagement logic.
• Exposure to mission threads, CONOPS, or system-of-systems analysis.
• Familiarity with Git, version control workflows, and collaborative development environments.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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