Operations Research Analyst (Top Secret/SCI Clearance)

Inflow NS; Barksdale Air Force Base (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A national security services firm is seeking an Operational Modeling & Simulation Analyst to join their team at Barksdale AFB, LA. This full-time role involves developing simulation scenarios, supporting mission-level analysis, and requires a TS/SCI clearance. Candidates should have a B.S. in a related field and experience with AFSIM and Python. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in air defense, AFSIM, or mission-level modeling and analysis.
• Familiarity with DoD operational planning and simulation tools.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute high-fidelity scenarios using AFSIM.
• Support mission-level analysis for U.S. Air Force Global Strike mission.
• Collaborate on military aircraft systems or air defense operations.

Skills

Operational analysis

Simulation development

Technical communication

Python programming

Linux environment

Education

B.S. in engineering, physics, math, or related field

Tools

AFSIM

Visual Studio

Gitlab

Job description

Overview

You will be working for a national security services firm, providing cutting-edge services across DoD and other agencies. At Inflow, we believe in making it matter for every employee, every customer, and every mission we support. That means that we put employees first, providing both innovative benefits and great technology. Check out https://inflow-ns.com/inflowees to learn more about what it’s like to be an Inflowee.

What level Clearance do I need? You must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Operational Modeling & Simulation Analyst – Government Contractor Role

Join Our Team at Inflow!

Do you have a passion for simulation development, operational analysis, and working directly with DoD and Intelligence Community stakeholders? We’re looking for talented individuals to support high-impact missions and bring modeling and simulation expertise to our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, adapt, and execute high-fidelity scenarios using AFSIM and other simulation frameworks.
• Support mission-level analysis for the U.S. Air Force Global Strike mission at SMAC.
• Collaborate on projects involving military aircraft systems or air defense operations.
• Work with tools like Python, Visual Studio and Gitlab with a preference for candidates comfortable in Linux environments.
• Configure digital representations of complex military systems to support operational utility, asset vulnerability, system integration, and concept of operations assessments within a synthetic simulation environment.
• Work with domain experts to understand the nuances of specific systems (or classes of systems) and use abstraction techniques to model them at the mission-level.
• Assemble known information when available and use engineering judgement to fill in the blanks to represent real world hardware, software, or processes used in military operations.

Position Details

• Full-Time with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Location: Barksdale AFB, LA (CONUS/OCONUS travel required)

What We’re Looking For

• B.S. in engineering, physics, math, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in air defense, AFSIM, or mission-level modeling and analysis
• Familiarity with DoD operational planning and simulation tools
• Excellent technical communication and documentation skills
• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• Experience with Python and Linux a plus
• Familiarity with the AFSIM community and know where to find data/POCs if needed

Client Site

You will be working in Barksdale AFB, LA, address disclosed after your clearance is verified.

Inflow is an EEO/Affirmative action employer and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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