Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Data Manager

Qualis Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and Holidays

Educational, professional development,

Certification reimbursement

Tax-saving options

Disability and Life Insurance

Job summary

Qualis LLC in Colorado Springs seeks an experienced Modeling and Simulation Data Manager to oversee the architecture, governance, and security of simulation-derived datasets within defense programs. You will lead data administration for high‑fidelity synthetic environments, digital twins, and predictive models, ensuring alignment with DoD enterprise standards and secure interfaces with HPC.

The role requires an active U.S. Secret clearance, U.S.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• 3–5 years managing data structures, DB architectures, or data engineering in regulated environments.
• Strong SQL and data pipeline automation skills.
• Experience with ER mapping, metadata, and large data storage optimization.

Responsibilities

• Enforce DoD data strategy aligned with security and interoperability.
• Document, archive, and manage VV&A data pedigree under DoDI 5000.61.
• Oversee ETL pipelines for massive synthetic and LVC environments in secure enclaves.
• Design and optimize relational and non-relational DB structures for missions and simulations.
• Collaborate with defense engineers and data scientists to automate data pipelines.

Skills

SQL database administration

Python or R

Data modeling

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Data Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Git

SAP PowerDesigner

erwin Data Modeler

Microsoft Visio

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Description

Qualis is seeking an experienced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Data Manager to oversee the architecture, governance, and security of simulation-derived datasets within our defense programs. In this role, you will lead data administration for high-fidelity synthetic environments, digital twins, and predictive military models. Your primary focus will be ensuring that all M&S data structures comply with DoD enterprise standards, remain highly secure, and seamlessly interface with High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments to support joint-force warfighter readiness and system testing.

Essential Duties

• DoD Data Strategy Enforcement: Implement and manage simulation data architecture aligned with Pentagon VAULTIS guidelines, ensuring datasets are Visible, Accessible, Understandable, Linked, Trustworthy, Interoperable, and Secure.
• VV&A Data Pedigree: Document, archive, and manage the data pedigree required for strict Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) under DoDI 5000.61.
• Classified Data Lifecycle: Oversee data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) pipelines for massive synthetic and live-virtual-constructive (LVC) environments across secure enclaves.
• Database & Repository Administration: Build and optimize relational and non-relational database structures (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server) to host complex mission profiles, threat environments, and sensor simulations.
• Cross-Agency Collaboration: Partner with defense engineers, data scientists, and military stakeholders to establish clean, automated data pipelines for downstream analytical tools.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance & Citizenship: Must possess an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and maintain eligibility for upgrade. U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience managing technical data structures, database architecture, or data engineering within a federal, defense, or highly regulated industrial environment.
• Core Technical Proficiency:
• Advanced proficiency in SQL database administration and query design.
• Proven experience using Python or R for data cleaning, curation, and pipeline automation.
• Data Architecture: Strong understanding of Entity-Relationship (ER) mapping, metadata management, and physical storage optimization for large datasets.

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD M&S Standards: Direct experience with military distributed simulation protocols, including HLA (High Level Architecture), DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation), and TENA (Test and Training Enabling Architecture).
• Cybersecurity Baseline: Possession of a DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (such as CompTIA Security+ CE) or higher.
• Defense M&S Systems: Familiarity with standard DoD simulation ecosystems (e.g., OneSAF, AFSIM, Joint Simulation System (JCS), or MATLAB/Simulink).
• Data Modeling Software: Mastery of enterprise data modeling platforms like SAP PowerDesigner, erwin Data Modeler, or Microsoft Visio.
• Configuration Management: Robust experience in version-controlling data variations, baselines, and simulation builds via Git or similar defense configuration tools.
• Professional Credentials: Certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or platform-specific cloud/database credentials.

Benefits

Qualis LLC has a comprehensive benefits package based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements that includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match Paid time off and Holidays
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Educational, professional development and certification reimbursement.
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and Life Insurance

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.