Currently, Naval Aviation Division is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Modeling & Simulation Specialist to join our team in the Arlington, VA area.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Conduct and participate in short notice as well as long-term analytical studies and assessments using a variety of tools and techniques to include qualitative, spreadsheet, and computer simulation-based analyses.
Leading and assisting in the development of analysis plans for trade-off studies of Air Force combat aircraft and weapon requirements, modernization, and new acquisitions. Typical studies include, weapon capability analyses, aircraft survivability analyses, current and future combat aircraft inventory requirement analyses, and weapon acquisition analyses.
Using available data, subject matter expert knowledge, and best judgement, create and maintain input data for Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) and work with other computer simulations including, but not limited to, Brawler Air Combat Simulation, Combat Forces Assessment Model (CFAM), Weapons Effects Analysis and Probability Software (WEAPS), and Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manual (JMEM) Joint Weaponeering System (JWS).
Run AFSIM and analyze output data. Verify and validate the results. Adjust simulation inputs as required to align output with actual and/or expected results in a real-world environment.
Present analysis of simulation output to include insights, conclusions, and recommendations in written documents and verbal briefings for review by Air Force decision makers.
Attend and participate in meetings both locally and at other locations as a subject matter expert on AFSIM, air combat analysis, and SAF/SA analytic capability.
Complete computer based and in person training as required by the government and company policy.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 1+ years of Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) experience, OR, equivalent years of education and experience in leu of degree
Experience using Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) to conduct mission analyses
Experience creating, maintaining, and modifying AFSIM code and run sets to address specific analysis questions
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in modeling & simulation of modern combat aircraft, other airborne systems, and weapons employment in engagement, mission, and campaign level simulations such as, Combat Forces Assessment Model (CFAM) and Brawler Air Combat Simulation
Experience developing study plans that include background, purpose of study, scope/limitations, critical assumptions and constraints, measures of effectiveness, study parameters and variables, methodology description, data requirements and schedule
Experience collecting and establishing the pedigree of input data, conducting risk analysis; model manipulation and modification
Experience in programming in C/C, Fortran, R, Python, MATLAB, and SQL
Experience using Microsoft Office products
Clearance Requirements:
Current and active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer
The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers
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