Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Data Manager

Qualis LLC•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Qualis is seeking an experienced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Data Manager to oversee the architecture, governance, and security of simulation-derived datasets within our defense programs. In this role, you will lead data administration for high-fidelity synthetic environments, digital twins, and predictive military models. Your primary focus will be ensuring that all M&S data structures comply with DoD enterprise standards, remain highly secure, and seamlessly interface with High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments to support joint-force warfighter readiness and system testing.

Requirements

Must possess an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and maintain eligibility for upgrade. U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience managing technical data structures, database architecture, or data engineering within a federal, defense, or highly regulated industrial environment.
Advanced proficiency in SQL database administration and query design.
Proven experience using Python or R for data cleaning, curation, and pipeline automation.
Strong understanding of Entity-Relationship (ER) mapping, metadata management, and physical storage optimization for large datasets.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with military distributed simulation protocols, including HLA (High Level Architecture), DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation), and TENA (Test and Training Enabling Architecture).
Possession of a DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (such as CompTIA Security+ CE) or higher.
Familiarity with standard DoD simulation ecosystems (e.g., OneSAF, AFSIM, Joint Simulation System (JCS), or MATLAB/Simulink).
Mastery of enterprise data modeling platforms like SAP PowerDesigner, erwin Data Modeler, or Microsoft Visio.
Robust experience in version-controlling data variations, baselines, and simulation builds via Git or similar defense configuration tools.
Certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or platform-specific cloud/database credentials.

Responsibilities

Implement and manage simulation data architecture aligned with Pentagon VAULTIS guidelines, ensuring datasets are Visible, Accessible, Understandable, Linked, Trustworthy, Interoperable, and Secure.
Document, archive, and manage the data pedigree required for strict Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) under DoDI 5000.61.
Oversee data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) pipelines for massive synthetic and live-virtual-constructive (LVC) environments across secure enclaves.
Build and optimize relational and non-relational database structures (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server) to host complex mission profiles, threat environments, and sensor simulations.
Partner with defense engineers, data scientists, and military stakeholders to establish clean, automated data pipelines for downstream analytical tools.