Senior Modeling & Simulation Architecture Lead — Defense Systems

Arenatechnologies; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Sr. M&S Configuration Architect to support USCG modeling and simulation tools.

The role focuses on designing and managing the M&S environment, ensuring interoperability, and coordinating with stakeholders to prioritize model requirements. Onsite work at SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA with occasional client-site visits, and a need for active security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in modeling and simulation.
• Experience with USCG or other national defense/homeland security orgs.
• Experience designing and managing the M&S environment and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage the technical architecture of the modeling and simulation environment.
• Coordinate with client and stakeholders to identify model requirements and priorities.
• Oversee DT&E of model code for each interim/version release.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

DT&E oversight

Configuration management

Stakeholder communication

M&S architecture design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Data Science or equivalent

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

STORM

SWIFT

NSS

AFSIM

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Sr. M&S Configuration Architect to support USCG modeling and simulation tools.

The role focuses on designing and managing the M&S environment, ensuring interoperability, and coordinating with stakeholders to prioritize model requirements. Onsite work at SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA with occasional client-site visits, and a need for active security clearance.