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Senior Operations Research Analyst, Modeling and Simulation
AMERICAN SYSTEMSPosted 10/20/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Expertise in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) with a focus on defense applications, including the ability to lead complex analytical campaigns and develop actionable insights for government decision-makers. Proficient in advanced statistical methods and simulation tools to evaluate system performance and effectiveness.
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Active TS/SCI Security Clearance10+ Years DoW MS&A ExperienceMasters Degree in EngineeringExperience with MATLAB and PythonKnowledge of Test and Evaluation Processes
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAbout the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis efforts supporting J8 requirements
- Plan analytical campaigns based on Joint Staff priorities
- Contribute to modeling and simulation architecture development
- Oversee execution of complex analysis plans and manage analytical staff
- Support modeling, simulation, and analysis of Blue and Red weapons systems, platforms, sensors, and networks within OSD-approved scenarios
- Use simulation tools, MATLAB, and statistical methods to analyze system trade-offs and predict capability utility across mission threads
- Develop system performance metrics providing actionable insights to government customers and decision-makers
- Engage customers to define requirements, establish assumptions, set expectations and timelines, and document findings
- Lead identification of critical Blue and Red model elements and manage model development or procurement
- Obtain key data from Service organizations and Intelligence Community partners
- Coordinate teams developing tactical-scenario models to assess system trade space and demonstrate mission utility
- Collaborate with FFRDCs, vendors, Intelligence Community elements, and other organizations to build authoritative models
- Prepare analytical reports and presentation materials and brief technical findings to government leadership
- Travel as required to engage with the MS&A community of interest
- Mentor and integrate junior analysts into analysis plans
- Analyze environmental data and assess impacts on real-world platforms and sensors
- Apply advanced statistical methods to improve system capability effectiveness
- Lead development of J8 analysis-methodology SOPs and implement QA/QC processes
- Communicate complex technical methods and findings to internal teams and customers
- Develop presentations for technical exchanges, community forums, and Flag-level decision-makers
- Evaluate and apply emerging AI and machine-learning techniques to improve analytical processes
Requirements
What you’ll need- Active TS/SCI security clearance and SAP eligibility
- Minimum of 10 years of documented, relevant experience conducting DoW MS&A
- Professional experience within IAMD or a related area
- Minimum of 5 years supporting the Joint Staff, OSD, Service HQ, or CCMD HQ
- Masters degree in engineering, such as aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering
- Familiarity with campaign-level and mission-level modeling and simulation applications and techniques
- Experience with AFSIM, STORM, EADSIM, STK, Naval Simulation System (NSS), or similar vendor-developed systems
- Experience with MATLAB, SAS JMP, Python, or Perl
- Demonstrated experience in test design and planning, data collection, and data analysis
- Knowledge of test and evaluation processes and activities
- Knowledge of parametric and non-parametric statistics
- Knowledge of data reduction and decomposition, data analysis techniques, and development of measures of performance and measures of effectiveness
- Knowledge of confidence intervals, computer-based analytical tools, and survey test and evaluation methods
Benefits
Comp & perks- Healthcare benefits
- Paid leave
- Retirement plans
- Insurance programs
- Education and training assistance
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Hard Skills
Modeling and Simulation Architecture DevelopmentStatistical Methods for Data AnalysisSystem Performance Metrics DevelopmentTest Design and PlanningData Collection and Analysis TechniquesParametric and Non-Parametric StatisticsMeasures of Performance and EffectivenessEmerging AI and Machine-Learning TechniquesCampaign-Level and Mission-Level ApplicationsAnalytical Report Preparation
Soft Skills
Customer EngagementMentoring Junior AnalystsCommunication of Technical FindingsCollaboration with Cross-Functional TeamsLeadership in Analytical Efforts
Tools & Technologies
AFSIMSTORMEADSIMSTKNaval Simulation System (NSS)MATLABSAS JMPPythonPerlComputer-Based Analytical Tools
Industry Keywords
IAMDJoint StaffOSDService HQCCMD HQDefense Modeling and SimulationAnalytical CampaignsBlue and Red Weapons SystemsEnvironmental Data AnalysisQuality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)