AFSIM Mission Analyst

Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio / Beavercreek, Ohio (Onsite)
Clearance: Must hold a minimum of an active Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred

About the role

This role provides an opportunity to combine technical skills with strategic thinking to impact national defense and combat weapon system design. As a systems engineer, you will assess and evaluate combat weapon systems using computer-based analytical tools, including the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, or Modeling (AFSIM), MATLAB, and in-house post-processing tools. Your work will help determine system attributes and operational tactics to improve defense capabilities and inform investment decisions for future combat systems.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the AFSIM analytical framework to conduct operational analyses for defense-related projects.
• Assess and evaluate combat weapon systems, including U.S. and foreign aircraft and ground-based air defense systems.
• Leverage problem-solving to overcome engineering or code development challenges.
• Distill, summarize, and articulate complex technical insights and findings.
• Work in a dynamic team environment.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience utilizing the AFSIM analytical framework to conduct operational analyses.
• Experience performing operational analyses for defense-related projects.
• Knowledge of U.S. and foreign combat weapon systems, including aircraft and ground-based air defense systems.
• Ability to distill, summarize, and articulate complex technical insights and findings.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience using AFSIM for mission modeling.
• 2+ years of experience with data analytics or software development in an academic or professional environment.
• Experience with the Linux operating environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Master's degree in a STEM field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program and access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses, books, and seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for benefits and resources.
• Access to a certified Career Coach.