AFSIM Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

10d

About The Position

Are you searching for an opportunity to apply your modeling and simulation analysis background in an engaging, collegiate environment? Are you passionate about analyzing complex problems with state of the art software and computing capabilities? If so, then the Strike Analysis Group at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is looking for you! Our dedicated team of engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists are engaged in an extensive portfolio of projects with the U.S. military. Our analysts support the acquisition, maintenance, and assessment of various aircraft and weapon assets. We want you to join our team, and provide your background in modeling and simulation analysis to expand our capabilities and help us stay on the cutting edge of the field! Our work is sophisticated, engaging, and frequently has significant impact to Department of Defense programs. We pride ourselves on our intellectual integrity, and our ability to deliver outstanding, unbiased analysis products. Our team emphasizes personal improvement and growth over short-lived success. If this sounds like an environment that would help you foster and grow your interest in our domain, consider us as part of your future. As an AFSIM Analyst… Your primary responsibilities will be developing models and performing analysis on sensor, tracker, communication, and weapon systems for mission-level simulations using AFSIM, with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. You will perform statistical analysis to find trends, assess risk, and document uncertainties in simulation results. You will also collaborate with our software development team on improving our custom tools, including designing efficient data representations for large datasets, testing accurate interactions across interdependent algorithms, and automating production analysis pipelines. You will likely work with a small team including junior analysts who will benefit from your experience, and senior engineers with whom you will guide the direction of projects. You can engage in independent research projects that encourage creative solutions and reward independent initiative. You will have the opportunity to present your work through briefings to both technical specialists and pivotal decision makers.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or another related discipline.
Have at least two years of experience working with AFSIM to conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis.
Have experience conducting statistical analysis to identify trends and draw conclusions.
Are highly skilled in learning new and challenging topics.
Are able to effectively work in a highly collaborative environment and communicate complex ideas to a variety of partners.
Are proficient to fluent in a programming or scripting language such as MATLAB or Python.
Are able to obtain the associated required Special Access Program (SAP) level access.
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Have a Master's degree or PhD in a technical or scientific field such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or another related discipline.
Have knowledge in Air or Surface Warfare domains.
Have an active Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Developing models and performing analysis on sensor, tracker, communication, and weapon systems for mission-level simulations using AFSIM, with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making.
Perform statistical analysis to find trends, assess risk, and document uncertainties in simulation results.
Collaborate with our software development team on improving our custom tools, including designing efficient data representations for large datasets, testing accurate interactions across interdependent algorithms, and automating production analysis pipelines.
Work with a small team including junior analysts who will benefit from your experience, and senior engineers with whom you will guide the direction of projects.
Engage in independent research projects that encourage creative solutions and reward independent initiative.
Present your work through briefings to both technical specialists and pivotal decision makers.