Senior M&S Configuration Architect – Onsite, Secret/TS

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks a Modeling & Simulation Configuration Architect to design and manage the architecture of our M&S environment for USCG engagements.

You will work onsite at SPA Headquarters with visits to VA and DC sites, coordinating with stakeholders to prioritize model requirements and ensure scalable, interoperable solutions. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of experience, and active security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Modeling & Simulation experience with N81, USCG, or other National Defense or Homeland Security organization.
• Experience with STORM, SWIFT, NSS, or AFSIM.
• Experience designing and managing the technical architecture of the modeling and simulation environment.
• Experience overseeing configuration management to maintain consistency and control over system components.
• Experience overseeing the DT&E of the chosen model's code for each interim/version release.
• Proven communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Active Secret clearance; eligible for TS/SCI.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage the technical architecture of the modeling and simulation environment.
• Coordinate with client and stakeholders to identify and prioritize model requirements.
• Ensure interoperability, scalability, and performance of models and systems.
• Oversee configuration management and version control.
• Lead joint campaign model development and DT&E for interim releases.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

DT&E oversight

Modeling & Simulation

Interoperability

Configuration management

Stability & scalability

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

STORM

SWIFT

NSS

AFSIM

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks a Modeling & Simulation Configuration Architect to design and manage the architecture of our M&S environment for USCG engagements.

You will work onsite at SPA Headquarters with visits to VA and DC sites, coordinating with stakeholders to prioritize model requirements and ensure scalable, interoperable solutions. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of experience, and active security clearance.