Mathematical Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Responsibilities

• Conduct and participate in short notice as well as long-term analytical studies and assessments using a variety of tools and techniques to include qualitative, spreadsheet, and computer simulation-based analyses
• Lead and assist in the development of analysis plans for trade-off studies of Air Force combat aircraft and weapon requirements, modernization, and new acquisitions
• Create and maintain input data for Combat Forces Assessment Model (CFAM) and work with other computer simulations
• Run CFAM and analyze output data. Verify and validate the results
• Present analysis of CFAM output to include insights, conclusions, and recommendations in written documents and verbal briefings for review by Air Force decision makers
• Attend and participate in meetings both locally and at other locations as a subject matter expert on CFAM, air combat analysis, and SAF/SA analytic capability

Requirements

• Experience in software programming skills using General Algebraic Modeling Systems
• Experience in Linear Programming
• Experience in data analysis, identifying trends in multi-variate data
• Experience using Microsoft Office products (ex. Excel, PowerPoint)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, or related engineering
• 5+ years of modeling and simulation experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ experience in the US Air Force or other military service
• Graduate degree in Operations Research/Mathematics/Linear and Nonlinear Optimization
• Experience in modeling & simulation of modern combat aircraft, other airborne systems, and weapons employment at the campaign level
• Experience developing study plans that include background, purpose of study, scope/limitations, critical assumptions and constraints, measures of effectiveness, study parameters and variables, methodology description, data requirements and schedule
• Capable of managing a team of experienced full-stack software engineers who program the front and back ends of a complex software application

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers