Senior AFSIM Analyst

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Senior AFSIM Analyst to evaluate and define solutions for enabling U.S. military strike warfare and air combat operations in complex environments. You will join a team that supports diverse sponsors and tackles challenging technical problems.

We value intellectual integrity and unbiased analysis, with opportunities for independent research and mentoring of junior staff within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related area.
• Demonstrated excellence working with AFSIM for modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Knowledge in Air or Strike Warfare domains.
• Ability to obtain the associated Special Access Program (SAP) level access and Interim Secret clearance; eligibility for Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and analyze models and concepts of employment for groundbreaking technologies such as advanced air platforms, strike weapons, and integrated multi-domain effects.
• Collaborate with software development teams on improving customized tools, data representations, and automation of production analysis pipelines.
• Work with a team of analysts and senior engineers to guide the direction of analysis.
• Engage in independent research projects that encourage creative solutions and initiative.

Job description

Description

Are you searching for an opportunity to apply your AFSIM modeling and simulation experience to analyze interesting and complex problems with innovative software and computing capabilities?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join the Air Combat and Strike Mission Analysis Group!

We are seeking a Senior AFSIM Analyst to help us evaluate and define solutions to enable the U.S. military to conduct strike warfare and air combat operations in complex operational environments. You'll be joining a hardworking team that supports a wide‑range of military sponsors and analyzes critical and challenging technical problems. We strive to foster an environment of experimentation and creativity to address some of our country's most important challenges.

We pride ourselves on our intellectual integrity and our ability to deliver outstanding and unbiased analysis products. Our team emphasizes personal improvement and growth over short‑lived success.

As a Senior AFSIM Analyst you will…

• Develop, evaluate, and analyze models and concepts of employment for groundbreaking technologies such as advanced air platforms, strike weapons, and integrated multi‑domain effects.
• Collaborate with our software development teams on improving our customized tools, including designing efficient representations for large datasets, testing accurate interactions across interdependent algorithms, and automating production analysis pipelines.
• Work with a team of analysts who will benefit from your experience, and senior engineers with whom you will guide the direction of analysis.
• Have opportunities to engage in independent research projects that encourage creative solutions and reward independent initiative.

Qualifications

You will meet our minimum qualification for the job if you…

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related area.
• Have demonstrated excellence working with AFSIM performing modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Have knowledge in Air or Strike Warfare domains.
• Can work effectively in a highly collaborative environment and communicate sophisticated ideas directly with government civilians, military officers, and other contractors.
• Have strong scripting and programming skills with any of the following languages: Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or JAVA.
• Are able to obtain the associated required Special Access Program (SAP) level access.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you…

• Have a Master's or PhD degree in a technical field listed above.
• Have experience using other mission‑level analysis tools such as Brawler, Suppressor, JIMM, or EADSIM.
• Have experience leading analysis teams performing mission‑level analysis and providing mentoring and training to staff members.
• Have an active Top‑Secret security clearance.

Compensation

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Minimum Rate

$105,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].