Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Engineer - Expert-Level

Mission Intelligence Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mission Intelligence Group seeks an Expert-Level Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) Engineer to lead advanced modeling and analytical efforts for critical NGA missions. You will guide architectures, performance assessments, and data-driven decisions across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments while mentoring engineering teams.

You will work with stakeholders and mission partners to tailor models, simulations, and analyses to enhanced GEOINT capabilities, contributing to innovative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 18+ years of experience in government or industry programs with large System of Systems, SOA, and cloud/hybrid infrastructures.
• Experience in cloud environments and NSG/ASG or NGA/IC/DoD programs is highly desirable.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain SCI eligibility and pass polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Lead modeling, simulation, and analysis activities for NGA mission objectives.
• Develop and apply complex models, analytical tools, and algorithms for large-scale data environments.
• Assess architectures, system performance, and trade studies for current and emerging capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Senior, Mid-Level, and Junior MS&A Engineers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define system and data requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) Engineer (Expert-Level)

Shape the Future of GEOINT Through Advanced Modeling and Analysis

Mission Intelligence Group is seeking an Expert-Level Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) Engineer to support critical GEOINT missions for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). In this role, you will leverage advanced analytical methods, simulation techniques, and system modeling expertise to evaluate complex architectures, optimize performance, and inform mission-critical decisions. This is an opportunity to influence the future of GEOINT capabilities while working alongside experienced intelligence and engineering professionals supporting some of the nation's most important missions.

Your Role

As an Expert-Level MS&A Engineer, you will lead the development and application of sophisticated modeling, simulation, and analytical approaches within large-scale System of Systems environments. You will assess architectures, systems, and emerging technologies, guiding stakeholders through data-driven decisions that improve mission performance, operational effectiveness, and future GEOINT capabilities. In addition, you will mentor and provide technical leadership to engineering teams while supporting NGA's evolving mission objectives across cloud and hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead modeling, simulation, and analysis activities supporting NGA mission and business objectives.
• Guide the development and application of complex models, analytical tools, and algorithms to identify trends and patterns within large-scale data environments.
• Analyze and model NGA architectures, requirements, and system performance to support strategic GEOINT initiatives.
• Conduct analyses of alternatives, performance trades, and design trade studies for existing and emerging capabilities.
• Develop recommendations and deployment alternatives based on MS&A findings within NSG architectures and cloud environments.
• Support evaluation of system performance across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, and mission partners to define system and data requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Senior, Mid-Level, and Junior MS&A Engineers.
• Contribute to innovation efforts involving automation, augmented analytics, artificial intelligence, and advanced data exploitation capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in:

  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Mathematics
  • Related STEM discipline

  Equivalent experience may be substituted:

  • 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree; or
  • 2 additional years of experience with a non-STEM degree.

• 18+ years of experience supporting government or industry programs involving:

  • Large, complex System of Systems environments
  • Service-Oriented Architectures
  • Cloud, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructures

• Experience developing and utilizing tools within cloud environments.

• Previous experience supporting:

  • NGA programs/projects
  • NSG/ASG initiatives
  • Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) programs

• Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and successfully complete a polygraph.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in:

  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Mathematics
  • Related STEM discipline

• Working knowledge of:

  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • MBSE processes, tools, and languages

• Experience with:

  • Machine Learning
  • Operations Research (18+ years preferred)
  • Cloud-based solutions and architectures
  • Structured and unstructured Big Data analytics
  • Automation, Augmentation, and Artificial Intelligence technologies

• Demonstrated experience performing MS&A activities within cloud-enabled mission environments.

Why Mission Intelligence Group

At Mission Intelligence Group, engineers are trusted to focus on mission outcomes, not bureaucracy. You will work alongside experienced GEOINT professionals who value clear communication, disciplined engineering, and systems that work as intended in operational environments.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off