Data Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an analyst to support verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) activities for Missile Defense System modeling and simulation.

The role involves supporting MDA/SEQV Systems Verification to assess HWIL/digital models against requirements and determine suitability for MDS simulations; conducting VV&A analyses in radar/sensors, threat, environment, interceptors, and more; and collaborating with software developers and accreditation agents

Qualifications

• US citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.
• BS or MS in a STEM field with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support VV&A activities for Missile Defense System modeling and simulation.
• Assess HWIL/Digital Models against requirements for MDS simulations.
• Develop data analysis tools to evaluate performance parameters.
• Research VV&A literature and identify pertinent data.
• Collaborate with software developers and accreditation agents to validate VV&A evidence.
• Prepare technical briefings and reports with VV&A findings.

Skills

US citizenship

Security clearance: Secret

Strong communication skills

Radar principles/models understanding

MATLAB / Python experience

Education

BS/MS in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an analyst to support verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) activities associated with Missile Defense System (MDS) modeling and simulation (M&S).

Roles And Responsibilities

• The candidate will be supporting MDA/SEQV Systems Verification, which has been designated the MDA M&S agent, to assess HWIL/Digital Models against their requirements and determine their suitability for stated intended uses in MDS simulations
• Perform M&S VV&A analysis in one or more of the following areas: radars/sensors (RF/IR), threat, environment, interceptors, communications, or other simulated BMDS components
• Develop code-based data analysis tools to assess the performance parameters identified in analysis and accreditation plans
• Research technical papers on models and identify data pertinent to model VV&A
• Collaborate with counterparts from other stakeholder agencies, such as software developers and accreditation agents, to establish adequate VV&A evidence and correct modeling issues
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, generate reports, and brief VV&A findings

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• US citizenship and an active secret clearance is required.
• BS and/or MS in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science discipline and 7+ years of relevant experience
• Must possess a Secret level security clearance (or higher)
• MatLab and/or Python experience is a plus
• Understanding of radar principles/models is a plus
• Good communication skills, both orally and written; ability to generate briefings, reports, and technical documentation, as required