Senior AFSIM Modeler/Operations Research Analyst

Profile Summary:

LinQuest Corporation is seeking a Senior AFSIM Modeler/Operations Research Analyst who possesses innate curiosity, creativity, adaptive, problem-solving mindset to join our team supporting an exciting and dynamic effort for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on location in Reston, VA. The Senior AFSIM Modeler/Operations Research Analyst supports a multi-disciplinary team of operational military subject matter expert, operation research analysts and modelers conducting sponsored directed studies and analyses of complex kill webs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop architecture, platform, weapon, system and behavior models.
• Develop and execute an experiment design approach, identify key metrics for simulation output, analyze results, generate insights and information and present findings to DOD Senior Leaders.
• Conduct pre-and post-simulation analyses as needed.
• Apply data analysis techniques to complex simulation output.
• Support the conduct of studies for senior level military decision makers, technology developers, acquisitions professionals for use in CONOPS development, force structure design, resource allocation and target t3echnology insertion.
• Lead technical teams and or tasks

Required Skills:

• TS/SCI clearance and US Citizenship is required
• High Level of proficiency in AFSIM development/modeling/scripting, to include both implicit and explicit modeling techniques
• Proficient in data analyses tools such as Python, JupyterLab R, MATLAB, etc.
• Strong technical project management skills
• Ability to think creatively and function as part of a high preforming team
• Ability to coordinate with government and external contractor stakeholders to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify objectives
• Ability to lead and mentor a technical team
• Excellent communication skills
• BA in Computer Science, Operations Research, Applied Mathemetics, Probability or related field with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience
• Experience implementing AFSIM models and scenarios to information executive decision making
• Eligible for SAP access
• US Citizenship

Preferred Skills:

• Understands software/systems engineering principles and can identify data exchange requirements between software modules and or subsystems
• Familiarity with one of more mission level modeling and simulation environments such has NGTS, ITASE, etc. In addition to AFSIM proficiency
• Knowledge and experience in Joint warfighting capabilities, advance weapons, and current and future operational concepts as we as modeling and simulation of the same
• Experience supporting complex studies
• Experience with C++ and development of AFSIM APIS
• Experience working within a Linux environment
• Master's degree in computer science, Operations Research, Applied Mathemetics, Probability or related field with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience

Compensation:

The salary for this position ranges from approximately $168,000 to $182,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability.

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation's competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.

Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit:https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits