Systems Analyst

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis studies through problem formulation, simulation setup and execution, and rigorous results analysis.
• Build and refine complex mission models using constructive modeling and simulation techniques, including tools such as AFSIM.
• Analyze defensive kill chains to support mission effectiveness and decision-making.
• Translate simulation data into actionable insights through technical reports and presentations to stakeholders and sponsors.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, engineering, physics, mathematics, or another related technical field.
• At least 3 years of professional systems analysis experience focused on modeling and simulation.
• Experience applying constructive modeling and simulation techniques.
• Strong speaking and writing skills; ability to organize, collaborate, and coordinate work across concurrent projects.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically to sponsor offices and supporting contractor sites.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by the start date and ultimately a TS/SCI clearance; classified access eligibility includes U.S. citizenship.

Preferred qualifications

• An MS in engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience conducting analysis studies from problem formulation through results analysis and presenting and justifying findings.
• Experience with AFSIM and related mission simulation tools, computing grids, and DoW air and missile defense kill chains and analysis.

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