Senior Modeling & Simulation Analyst – USCG M&S Expert

Arenatechnologies; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Sr. Modeling and Simulation Analyst to provide hybrid support for the US Coast Guard (USCG) M&S cell.

The primary duty location is SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA, with periodic travel to VA/DC sites. You will apply advanced analytical, modeling, and simulation techniques to solve complex warfighting problems, build and execute models, and support wargames, exercises, and experiments across defense problem sets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Data Science, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Modeling & Simulation experience for N81, USCG, or other military service.
• Experience with STORM, SWIFT, NSS, or AFSIM.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytical, modeling, and simulation skills to solve complex warfighting problems for the USCG.
• Develop software using open-source tools and simulations to meet design requirements for analyses, wargames, exercises, and experiments.
• Build and execute analytical models using statistical methods and Operations Research techniques.
• Coordinate with team to shape system design, functionality, and analytical approaches.
• Advise operations research analysts, scientists, and engineers on techniques and methods for addressing problem sets.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Data Science, or equivalent

Tools

STORM

SWIFT

NSS

AFSIM

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Sr. Modeling and Simulation Analyst to provide hybrid support for the US Coast Guard (USCG) M&S cell.

The primary duty location is SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA, with periodic travel to VA/DC sites. You will apply advanced analytical, modeling, and simulation techniques to solve complex warfighting problems, build and execute models, and support wargames, exercises, and experiments across defense problem sets.