Senior Modeling & Simulation Configuration Architect

Systems Planning & Analysis; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is hiring a Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Configuration Architect to support USCG missions from our Alexandria, VA headquarters with regular visits to VA/DC client sites.

You will design, develop, and maintain complex warfighting models using open-source tools and simulations. Expect to lead technical architecture, ensure interoperability and performance, and manage DT&E for model releases.

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 Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) of the chosen model’s code for each interim/version release.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• 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

• Apply advanced analytical, modeling, and simulation skills to solve complex warfighting problems in support of the USCG.
• Develop software using open-source tools and computer-based simulations to meet design requirements and support engagement- and mission-level analyses, wargames, exercises, and experiments across a range of defense problem sets.
• Design and manage the technical architecture of the modeling and simulation environment.
• Coordinate with the client and key stakeholders to identify and prioritize model requirements.
• Ensure the interoperability, scalability, and performance of the systems and models used in the project, and oversee configuration management to maintain consistency and control over system components.
• Responsible for joint campaign model development and maintenance, and for overseeing the Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) of the chosen model’s code for each interim/version release.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

STORM

SWIFT

NSS

AFSIM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is hiring a Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Configuration Architect to support USCG missions from our Alexandria, VA headquarters with regular visits to VA/DC client sites.

You will design, develop, and maintain complex warfighting models using open-source tools and simulations. Expect to lead technical architecture, ensure interoperability and performance, and manage DT&E for model releases.