Mathematical Modeling and Simulation Analyst

MANTECH•Arlington, VA

1d•$104,200 - $172,900•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a self-motivated, career and customer-oriented Mathematical Modeling and Simulation Analyst. This is an onsite position performing Modeling & Simulation (M&S) functions at Secretary of the Air Force, Studies and Analysis (SAF/SA) at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for the continued development, coding, management, and running of the Combat Forces Assessment Model (CFAM) while conducting campaign-level analysis. You will be a key player in M&S functions and operations through designing, developing and presenting results of various studies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, or related engineering field and 1+ years of related educational or professional experience.
Educational or professional experience in Linear Programming
Educational or professional experience in data analysis, identifying trends in multi-variate data
Educational or professional experience using Microsoft Office products (ex. Excel, PowerPoint)
US Citizenship required and a current or active, Secret clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain an Interim secret clearance (candidate can start without Interim Clearance).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret with SCI clearance in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience in software programming skills using General Algebraic Modeling Systems (GAMS)
5+ years of experience in the US Air Force or other military service
Masters 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

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
Leading and assisting in the development of analysis plans for trade-off studies of Air Force combat aircraft and weapon requirements, modernization, and new acquisitions. Typical studies include weapon capability analyses, aircraft survivability analyses, current and future combat aircraft inventory requirement analyses, and weapon acquisition analyses
Using available data, subject matter expert knowledge, and best judgement, 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
Complete computer-based and in person training as required by the government and company policy
Travel up to 25% within the continental United States in support of customer needs