AFSIM Scenario Architect for Defense Wargaming

NextGen Federal Systems; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking an experienced AFSIM Scenario Developer to support NORAD/NORTHCOM mission areas through advanced modeling, simulation, analysis, and scenario development in the AFSIM environment.

You will build high‑fidelity operational scenarios for planning, wargaming, and experimentation, translate government specifications into functional AFSIM models, and document interfaces while producing user instructions and briefing materials for government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree.
• 5+ years’ prior work experience in the aerospace or defense industry, with demonstrated AFSIM experience.
• Must have an active Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in the AFSIM development environment.

Responsibilities

• Build scenarios in the AFSIM software environment that accurately represent N&NC interests and mission areas.
• Support development of CONPLAN materials, TTXs, wargames, and select experimentation projects using AFSIM-based modeling and simulation products.
• Align all scenarios with core mission areas, including representations of Golden Dome and Border missions.
• Develop realistic representations of space, air, land, and sea platforms, including sensors, communication links, and behavior models.
• Implement BAM techniques and utilize Monte Carlo methods for scenario execution.
• Save scenarios, platforms, and related objects in a data repository to ensure standardization and future reuse.
• Develop interfaces for import/export between AFSIM and other software entities
• Document interface designs and produce user instructions.
• Run AFSIM simulations in support of N&NC analysis tasks and overall M&S efforts.
• Build and execute AFSIM scenarios for CONPLAN development, TTXs, wargames, and experimentation projects as tasked.
• Prepare and deliver data outputs, written reports, and briefing products as required by the Government.

Skills

AFSIM

Monte Carlo

Behavior modeling

Agent-based sims

Education

BS in Computer Science/Engineering/Math

Tools

AFSIM software

Job description

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking an experienced AFSIM Scenario Developer to support NORAD/NORTHCOM mission areas through advanced modeling, simulation, analysis, and scenario development in the AFSIM environment.

You will build high‑fidelity operational scenarios for planning, wargaming, and experimentation, translate government specifications into functional AFSIM models, and document interfaces while producing user instructions and briefing materials for government stakeholders.