Principal Modeling & Simulation Systems Analyst

CREATED SOLUTIONS INC•Redstone Arsenal, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Created Solutions is seeking a Principal Modeling & Simulation Systems Analyst to support Missile Defense Agency (MDA) modeling and simulation efforts. This position maintains the Model Assessment Limitations Tracker (MALT) and associated documentation while supporting development of system-level M&S requirements for MDA’s distributed modeling and simulation federation. The successful candidate will bring a strong systems engineering or weapon systems modeling background, systems-thinking skills, and exceptional attention to detail.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance.
Master’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience OR bachelor’s degree with 20+ years of relevant experience.
Systems engineering and/or weapon systems modeling experience supporting complex defense systems.
Experience developing system-level modeling and simulation requirements.
Strong systems-thinking skills and familiarity with defense systems and M&S terminology.
Understanding of ground test scheduling and Accreditation Assessment Report/memorandum processes.
Experience applying Simulation Conceptual Modeling processes to translate physical systems into modeling abstractions and technical requirements.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DOORS Next Generation (DNG) databases and publishing tools.
Experience with requirements development and Simulation Conceptual Model processes/tools.
Familiarity with the Missile Defense System (MDS).
Technical writing and reporting experience.
Strong time-management skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Maintain the Model Assessment Limitations Tracker (MALT), including open limitations, watch items, and items assessed during ground test events.
Update MALT documentation as items are added, closed, or archived and support recurring reporting requirements.
Collaborate with M&S Requirements teams and Missile Defense System (MDS) elements to develop Simulation Conceptual Models (SCMs).
Support development of M&S System Requirements Documents (SRDs).
Participate in technical interchange meetings and prepare technical reports, briefings, and documentation.
Apply Simulation Conceptual Modeling processes to translate real-world physical systems into appropriate abstractions and requirements for a distributed M&S federation.