Network M&S Architect for C3/IAMD & JADC2

Systems Planning & Analysis

Alexandria (VA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 170,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. in Alexandria, VA, is seeking a Network M&S Analyst to lead advanced analysis of C3 architectures, information exchange pathways, and network-enabled mission workflows across current and future DoW systems.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 7+ years of analytical experience, and proven ability to translate operational concepts into digital or simulation representations for senior leadership.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, operations research, computer science, engineering, or related technical field.
7+ years of experience analyzing complex systems, operational architectures, or C3/IAMD/JADC2 mission threads.
Demonstrated experience developing architecture artifacts for future system integration.
Proven experience leading or conducting Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (M&S) using quantitative tools.
Ability to convert operational concepts into digital or simulation-based representations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical ideas to senior non-technical audiences.
Ability to work fully onsite at SPA HQ (Alexandria, VA).

Responsibilities

Lead advanced analysis of C3 architectures, information exchange pathways, and network-enabled mission workflows across current and future DoW systems.
Conceptualize, design, and evaluate new technology integration concepts, representing complex architectures through clear, digestible products for senior decision-makers.
Develop digital architectural representations, integrating emerging capabilities into mission-level simulations.
Perform detailed modeling and simulation analyses to assess operational impacts, system performance, resilience, and technical feasibility.
Guide concept maturation, synchronize network/architecture products with joint kill chain frameworks, and contribute expertise across IAMD, Global Fires, and JADC2.
Independently plan analytic tasks, collaborate with technical teammates, oversee the translation of conceptual ideas into simulation environments, and present analytical findings to senior leadership with precision and clarity.