Modeling & Simulation Analyst (MSIC)

COLSA Corporation; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation is seeking a threat modeling analyst to support MSIC programs. You will apply M&S techniques to create and validate threat scenarios, perform V&V testing, and drive process improvements across ITASE/TMAP missions.

The role requires US citizenship and eligibility for DoD security clearances, with access to MSIC facilities. Responsibilities include reviewing threat model docs, conducting simulations, generating test reports, and coordinating with multiple labs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field.
• Minimum of 2–5 years related experience in M&S field.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance allowing for immediate MSIC lab access upon hiring.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and pass a CI poly within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Review threat model documentation for process improvement.
• Threat model and architecture release testing.
• Analyze M&S performance for autonomous and integrated scenarios.
• Configure M&S scenarios using threat model docs and Intelligence data.
• Execute simulations with Constructive and Operator-in-the-Loop threat models.
• Perform batch runs by sweeping threat model parameters.
• Use Gitlab for issue reporting and configuration management.
• Document test reports and recommendations using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Communicate across teams and labs to ensure alignment.

Skills

Clearance eligibility

Threat modeling

M&S knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Gitlab SCM

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Applicant will apply an understanding of modeling and simulation (M\&S) techniques to perform threat model and scenario creation, validation and verification (V\&V) testing, analysis, and process improvement for M\&S programs such as ITASE and/or TMAP for the Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC).

Job Duties

• Review of threat model documentation for identifying process improvement
• Threat model and/or architecture release testing
• Analyzing M\&S performance of small to large autonomous and/or integrated scenarios, focusing on messages sent between simulation federates and comparing threat model performance to Intelligence data
• Configuring M\&S scenarios using threat model documentation and Intelligence data
• Executing simulations with user-configured ("Constructive") threat models as well as Operator-in-the-Loop (OITL) threat models
• Performing "batch" runs (i.e. more than one run) for scenarios by sweeping threat model parameters
• Using Gitlab Software Configuration Management for software issue reporting and file configuration management
• Using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for documenting test reports and results, and documenting identified M\&S process improvement recommendations
• Using collaboration software such as MatterMost to clearly and effectively communicate with multiple teams between multiple labs and locations
• Candidate selected must:
• Efficiently manage personal tasking, make informed decisions with minimal supervision, and proactively seek out the necessary information to complete assignments
• Work in a fast-paced lab environment onsite at MSIC, interfacing routinely with both Contractor and Government employees
• Exercise effective technical written and oral communication with Program Management and teammates
• Multitask well, have a positive attitude, be highly motivated and a productive team player

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years related experience in M\&S field
• U.S. Citizenship required. Active Secret clearance allowing for immediate MSIC lab access upon hiring.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance and the ability to successfully pass a CI poly within 6 months of hire date

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph through DIA (i.e. existing clearance allowing for immediate MSIC SCIF access upon hiring)
• In-depth knowledge of MSIC SAM threat models
• In-depth knowledge of TMAP, JSE, and/or ITASE M\&S environments
• Knowledge of MSIC C4 threat models
• Knowledge of MSIC M\&S for Air/Land/Sea/Space domains
• Knowledge of threat model testing techniques
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux platforms for threat model development, execution, analysis, tool development

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.