Senior Modeling & Simulation Lead

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Team Lead to oversee campaign-level analyses aligned with DPS.

The role requires on-site work at the Pentagon in a classified space and entails guiding analytic priorities for Navy force design and resource allocation. The ideal candidate has advanced experience in modeling/simulation, project scheduling, and executive briefings, plus active DoD secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Statistics, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, Data Science, or related field.
• 15 years of professional experience in one or more of the listed disciplines, or 7 years in warfighting analysis or proven Operations Analysis subspecialty code.
• Experience must include supporting modeling and simulation–based analysis and managing budgeting, warfare analysis, project scheduling/tracking, and logistics requirements analysis
• Experience developing white papers, project documents, and executive level briefings; effective written and verbal communication (short technical presentation required during interview)
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (and the ability to upgrade to and maintain a TS/SCI clearance throughout employment)

Responsibilities

• Provide senior level oversight of campaign modeling, simulation design, and analytic methodologies.
• Guide analytic priorities and ensure alignment with Navy strategic objectives and DPS requirements.
• Integrate operational, technical, programmatic, and acquisition considerations into enterprise level assessments.
• Oversee synthesis of complex data and ensure analytic findings meet leadership expectations for clarity, rigor, and relevance.
• Direct preparation of executive level briefings, reports, and recommendations for senior Navy stakeholders.
• Manage workload across multiple efforts and ensure analytic quality, transparency, and timely delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Statistics, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Data visualization software

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Team Lead to oversee campaign-level analyses aligned with DPS.

The role requires on-site work at the Pentagon in a classified space and entails guiding analytic priorities for Navy force design and resource allocation. The ideal candidate has advanced experience in modeling/simulation, project scheduling, and executive briefings, plus active DoD secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.