Modeling & Simulation Analyst

Washington, DC (DC Metro Area), US💼 Full-time💰 $72,300–$72,300🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-25

Core

Develop, apply, and analyze outputs of modeling and simulation tools to examine complex systems, assess alternatives, evaluate risks, and inform national security policy decision-making.

Role type

Modeling & Simulation Analyst (IC)

Builds

Quantitative models, simulations, and analytic reports for defense and national security operations

Domain

National security policy, defense systems, space/aerospace, logistics, and operational analysis

Deliverable

production ML models | dashboards & analysis

Required skills

modeling and simulation of complex systems, programming (Python, R, MATLAB, Julia, C++, Java), agent-based modeling, discrete-event simulation, Monte Carlo simulation, system dynamics, data visualization, requirements analysis, test and evaluation

Preferred skills

experience with AFSIM, Department of War components, space systems, autonomous systems, force planning

Technologies

AFSIM, Python, R, MATLAB, Julia, C++, Java

Responsibilities

Develop and validate models for national security operations; analyze complex systems to evaluate risks and tradeoffs; communicate analytic results to decision-makers via written products and visualizations

Seniority

Mid-level IC (Master's required or Bachelor's + 5 years experience)

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