Jr. Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Systems Planning & Analysis; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid/unpaid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning & Analysis is seeking a Jr. Modeling and Simulation Analyst to work onsite in Quantico, VA. This role involves solving complex warfighting problems using advanced analytical, modeling, and simulation skills.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, programming proficiency, and U.S. citizenship. Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program are offered, with a salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field is required.
• Proficiency in one programming language is necessary.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance are required.
• Commute to Quantico for onsite responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support engagement-level analysis using analytical models.
• Develop mission-level representations of forces in simulations.
• Advise on analytical techniques and modeling approaches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Modeling

Simulation

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or an applied science discipline

Tools

AFSIM

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, SPA is known for continuous innovation for government customers both in the U.S. and abroad. The team is highly collaborative, producing results that matter.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. Group W offers wargaming, warfare modeling and simulation, software development, data analytics, and operations research/system analysis support to the national security mission. As a leader in campaign, mission, and wargaming analysis, Group W embraces the research cycle, continually improving multi-method applications of tools, data, methods, and techniques to generate credible and resilient insights. Group W develops and maintains the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM) and the Standard Wargame Integration and Facilitation Tool (SWIFT). Group W has an immediate need for a Jr. Modeling and Simulation Analyst to specialize in analysis and planning in the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM). This onsite role supports the U.S. Marine Corps Operations Analysis Directorate (OAD) in Quantico, VA.

Responsibilities

The Jr. Modeling and Simulation Analyst will apply advanced analytical, modeling, and simulation skills to solve complex warfighting problems. The role supports engagement-level analysis through the development and execution of analytical models, statistical methods, parametric and non-parametric techniques, regression analysis, and computer-based simulations using AFSIM. The analyst will develop mission-level representations of U.S., allied, and adversary forces executing warfighting concepts of operation, and advise operations research analysts, scientists, or engineers on appropriate analytical techniques, modeling approaches, and methods for addressing assigned problem sets.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or an applied science discipline.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language.
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Able to commute to Quantico for fully onsite responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with AFSIM.
• Master's degree in operations research, physics, mathematics, engineering, or an applied science discipline.
• Prior experience writing Python, R, or MATLAB code for pre-processing, post-processing, data analytics, and data visualization.

SPA offers competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off.

Pay Range Information

Virginia Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $75,000.00/Yr. - USD $90,000.00/Yr.