Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Technical Lead

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and ambitious leader to help us deliver highly impactful analysis on advanced weapon systems while continuously improving our ability to provide outstanding, unbiased analysis products. You'll be joining our team of hardworking technical specialists, who are dedicated to the advancement of modeling, simulation, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead small teams in the evaluation of precision strike and/or air combat system effectiveness using an assortment of mission-level analysis tools with the goal of discovering useful data, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making.
• Provide technical thought leadership and task management to ensure high quality, insightful, and timely analysis.
• Mentor team members in the use of analysis tools and techniques, imparting technical knowledge to facilitate your team’s growth.
• Support the development of detailed task execution plans, describing task objectives, technical approach, schedule, products, staffing requirements, and other required resources.
• Regularly communicate with our sponsors to provide technical recommendations and direction as well as develop and integrate analytical capabilities.
• Engage in independent research projects that encourage creative solutions and reward initiative.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Aerospace, Electrical, or other form of Engineering; or, commensurate military or professional experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in performing and leading mission-level modeling, simulation & analysis, working alongside your team to answer stakeholder questions.
• Recent use of mission level tools such as AFSIM, Brawler, Suppressor, JIMM, or EADSIM to conduct effectiveness and survivability analyses.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: air vehicle survivability analysis, electronic warfare analysis, simulation development, planning concept of operations, and end-to-end kill-chain analysis.
• Effective in a highly collaborative environment and capable of communicating sophisticated ideas directly with government civilians, military officers, and other contractors.
• Skilled in conducting quantitative analysis, rapidly learning new and exciting concepts.
• Able to obtain the associated required Special Access Program (SAP) level access.
• Able to obtain Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret level clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or commensurate military or professional experience.
• Excellence in mission-level modeling, simulation & analysis.
• Recent use of mission-level tools for effectiveness and survivability analyses.
• Experience in relevant areas such as air vehicle survivability analysis, electronic warfare analysis, etc.
• Collaborative skills and ability to communicate complex ideas.
• Quantitative analysis skills and rapid learning ability.
• Ability to obtain SAP and Secret level security clearances.

Skills

• Technical leadership and task management.
• Team mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Tool development and integration.
• Communication with stakeholders.
• Independent research and creative problem-solving.

Benefits

At APL, we offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. We also offer a healthy work/life balance and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Pay

Minimum Rate: $100,000 Annually
Maximum Rate: $245,000 Annually

Schedule

Not specified