Modeling & Simulation Analyst

RAND•Pittsburgh, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

RAND is seeking talented analysts with expertise in modeling and simulation to join our team and contribute to impactful research in national security policy. RAND analysts contribute to and lead innovative projects that deliver objective, reliable insights for the public and policymakers at multiple levels. They embrace diverse challenges on topics ranging from space vehicles to surface warfare that require strong analytic capabilities, technical knowledge, and academic or industry experience in modeling and simulation, mathematics, data science, and other applied sciences.

Requirements

Excellent analytic skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity.
Demonstrate experience or strong potential in modeling and simulation, including the development, use, validation, and interpretation of models to address complex technical, operational, or policy problems.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in one or more of the listed methodological areas AND one or more of the domain areas is highly desired.
Methodological Areas: Modeling, simulation, and analysis of complex systems, especially using the Advanced Framework for Simulation and Modeling (AFSIM)
Programming and model development using Python, R, MATLAB, Julia, C++, Java, or similar languages and tools
Agent-based, discrete-event, Monte Carlo, system-dynamics, or other computational modeling approaches
Domain Areas: Space systems, aerospace systems, autonomous systems, or other defense-related technical domains
Logistics, supply chains, readiness, force planning, transportation, or operational analysis
Systems engineering, requirements analysis, test and evaluation, or technology assessment
Data visualization, dashboard development, or communication of complex analytic findings
Experience with components of the Department of War is highly desired.
Candidates with an active U.S. security clearance are preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, apply, and analyze the outputs of modeling and simulation tools to examine complex systems, assess alternatives, evaluate risks and tradeoffs, and inform decision-making.
Develop understanding of national and homeland security operations and apply that knowledge to structure and design models and validate outputs.
Assist in communicating the results of these analyses to decision-makers through written products, briefings, visualizations, and other media.