Modeling & Simulation Operations Systems Analyst

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Onsite wellness facilities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN seeks an experienced Modeling & Simulation Operations Systems Analyst to build and validate high fidelity DES models of manufacturing processes. You will deploy simulations at the facility level, analyze real and simulated data, and explore what-if scenarios to identify bottlenecks.

Mentorship from senior engineers supports career growth. Requirements include a bachelor’s or master’s in engineering/science/IT, 4+ years of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in engineering, science or IT discipline.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, statistics or analysis.
• Knowledge of DES tools (AFSIM, Arena, Simio, etc.).
• Strong communication and ability to present findings.

Responsibilities

• Build, optimize, validate and maintain DES models of manufacturing processes.
• Deploy modeling and simulation to facility level and analyze data.
• Conduct what-if scenarios to identify bottlenecks and capacity constraints.
• Present findings and trade-offs to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Statistics

Problem solving

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/IT

Master's degree in engineering/science/IT

Tools

AFSIM

Arena

Simio

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Modeling & Simulation Operations Systems Analyst

Career Level From: Associate

Career Level To: Senior Specialist

Job Specialty: Application Delivery

What You'll Do

• Build, optimize, validate, and maintain high fidelity discrete event simulation (DES) models of manufacturing processes.
• Deploy and support use of modeling and simulation to the facility level.
• Analyze real world and simulated data.
• Conduct "what if" scenarios and identify capacity constraints and bottlenecks.
• Present findings, recommendations, and trade-offs to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Enjoy access to a fully equipped workspace and all the tools you need to succeed (hardware, software, training).
• Benefit from direct access to and mentorship from senior developers/engineers who can guide your career growth.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline
• OR Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline
• Eight or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting
• Due to the nature of this work, the successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a DOE 'Q' security clearance.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Active DOE 'Q' or equivalent DoD 'TS' clearance.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, statistics, or analysis for existing or proposed physical systems.
• Experience with discrete event simulation tools (e.g. AFSIM, Arena, CMO, ExtendSim, FlexSim Simcenter, Simio, SIMULIA, Tecnomatix, etc.).
• Experience developing process flow diagrams and analyzing production systems.
• Understanding of concepts and fundamentals related to Simulation Theory, Optimization, and Queueing.
• Familiarity with production planning, supply chain modeling, or capacity analysis.
• Shop floor manufacturing experience.
• Experience identifying and implementing statistical methods (e.g. Regression Analysis, ANOVA, Factor Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Random Variables, Design of Experiments, etc.).
• Experience with statistical software (e.g. R, Python, SAS, SPSS, Stata, JMP, StatFit, Expertfit, Minitab, etc.).
• Experience with Business Analytics and data visualization products / dashboards / data connectors (e.g. Denodo, Power Query, Tableau, Python, Power BI, etc.).
• Proficiency writing code with a text-based programming language (e.g. C/C++, JAVA, Python, C#, etc.).
• Experience interfacing with databases, both SQL and NoSQL.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Experience in creating and delivering technical presentations.
• Effective communication skills and demonstrated success in a team environment.
• Eight or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
• 4 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, simulation, or operations modeling.
• Basic understanding of reading and writing text-based software.
• Able to work in a high security environment.

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a "designated position" identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.