Mathematical Modeling and Simulation Analyst

MANTECH; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a self-motivated, customer-oriented Mathematical Modeling and Simulation Analyst for an onsite role at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. You will contribute to CFAM development, management and analysis, delivering campaign-level studies and presenting results to Air Force decision makers.

Responsibilities include leading analyses, developing study plans, data preparation, running CFAM, and presenting insights in written and verbal briefings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, or related engineering field.
• 1+ years of related educational or professional experience.
• Experience in Linear Programming.
• Experience in data analysis and identifying trends in multi-variate data.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Conduct and participate in short notice as well as long-term analytical studies and assessments using a variety of tools and techniques.
• Lead/develop analysis plans for trade-off studies of Air Force aircraft and weapon requirements.
• Create and maintain input data for CFAM and work with other simulations.
• Run CFAM and analyze output data; verify and validate results.
• Present CFAM insights and recommendations to Air Force decision makers.
• Attend meetings as a subject matter expert on CFAM and SAF/SA analytic capability.
• Complete required training per government and company policy.
• Travel up to 25% within the continental United States.

Skills

Mathematics

Operations Research

Data analysis

Linear Programming

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Operations Research/Engineering

Tools

GAMS

Job description

MANTECH seeks a self-motivated, career and customer-oriented Mathematical Modeling and Simulation Analyst. This is an onsite position performing Modeling & Simulation (M&S) functions at Secretary of the Air Force, Studies and Analysis (SAF/SA) at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for the continued development, coding, management, and running of the Combat Forces Assessment Model (CFAM) while conducting campaign-level analysis. You will be a key player in M&S functions and operations through designing, developing and presenting results of various studies.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Conduct and participate in short notice as well as long-term analytical studies and assessments using a variety of tools and techniques to include qualitative, spreadsheet, and computer simulation-based analyses
• Leading and assisting in the development of analysis plans for trade-off studies of Air Force combat aircraft and weapon requirements, modernization, and new acquisitions. Typical studies include weapon capability analyses, aircraft survivability analyses, current and future combat aircraft inventory requirement analyses, and weapon acquisition analyses
• Using available data, subject matter expert knowledge, and best judgement, create and maintain input data for Combat Forces Assessment Model (CFAM) and work with other computer simulations
• Run CFAM and analyze output data. Verify and validate the results
• Present analysis of CFAM output to include insights, conclusions, and recommendations in written documents and verbal briefings for review by Air Force decision makers
• Attend and participate in meetings both locally and at other locations as a subject matter expert on CFAM, air combat analysis, and SAF/SA analytic capability
• Complete computer-based and in person training as required by the government and company policy
• Travel up to 25% within the continental United States in support of customer needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, or related engineering field and 1+ years of related educational or professional experience.
• Educational or professional experience in Linear Programming
• Educational or professional experience in data analysis, identifying trends in multi-variate data
• Educational or professional experience using Microsoft Office products (ex. Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in software programming skills using General Algebraic Modeling Systems (GAMS)
• 5+ years of experience in the US Air Force or other military service
• Masters in Operations Research/Mathematics/Linear and Nonlinear Optimization
• Experience in modeling & simulation of modern combat aircraft, other airborne systems, and weapons employment at the campaign level
• Experience developing study plans that include background, purpose of study, scope/limitations, critical assumptions and constraints, measures of effectiveness, study parameters and variables, methodology description, data requirements and schedule
• Capable of managing a team of experienced full-stack software engineers who program the front and back ends of a complex software application

Clearance Requirements

• US Citizenship required and a current or active, Secret clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain an Interim secret clearance (candidate can start without Interim Clearance).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret with SCI clearance in the future.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers