Jr. Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Arenatechnologies; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arenatechnologies is looking for a Jr. Modeling and Simulation Analyst to support the USMC Operations Analysis Directorate in Quantico, VA. This role involves applying advanced analytical and modeling skills to tackle complex warfighting problems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, proficiency in programming, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. This is a fully onsite position in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.
• U.S. citizen able to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply modeling and simulation skills to solve complex warfighting problems.
• Develop mission-level representations of forces executing warfighting concepts.
• Advise analysts on analytical techniques and modeling methods.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Modeling and simulation

Proficiency in programming languages

Education

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

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

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,we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producingResults that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

Group W provides wargaming, warfare modeling and simulation, software development, data analytics, and operations research/system analysis support to the national security mission. As a leader in the fields of campaign, mission, and wargaming analysis we embrace the cycle of research paradigm, continually seeking to improve the multi-method application of tools, data, methods, and techniques to generate credible and resilient insights to inform decisions on the Department’s most challenging issues spanning CONOPs, acquisitions, force structures, tactics, and strategies. Group W is the developer and maintainer of the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM), the authoritative M&S tool accepted by the Joint Analytic Community for analysis of theater-level, multi-domain, joint warfare. Similarly, we developed and manage the Standard Wargame Integration and Facilitation Tool (SWIFT) for OSW as an adaptable environment to support joint force combatants’ wargaming requirements.

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 is an onsite role supporting USMC 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. This 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. Will develop mission-level representations of U.S., allied, and adversary forces executing warfighting concepts of operation. Advise operations research analysts, scientists, or engineers on appropriate analytical techniques, modeling approaches, and methods for addressing assigned problem sets.

Qualifications

Require:

• 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 to execute responsibilities--this position is fully onsite.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience, qualifications, market and business considerations, and pay parity.

Salary transparency pay range: $75k-$90k