Senior Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Summit Federal Services, LLC•Augusta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Modeling and Simulation Analyst develops, analyzes, validates, and applies modeling and simulation tools to support operational analysis, system development, test and evaluation, training, acquisition programs, and strategic decision-making. This role provides technical expertise in building and executing simulations, analyzing complex data sets, and delivering actionable recommendations to stakeholders in government, defense, aerospace, or commercial environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
Typically 8–15+ years of experience in modeling, simulation, systems analysis, or operations research.
Strong understanding of probability, statistics, and quantitative analysis methods.
Experience developing and executing analytical models and simulations.
Proficiency with one or more programming or analysis languages: Python, MATLAB, R, C++, Java
Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
Top Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or Ph.D. in a technical discipline.
Experience supporting defense, aerospace, intelligence, or federal government programs.
Knowledge of Department of Defense acquisition, test, and evaluation processes.
Experience with: Mission-level simulations, Discrete event simulation, Monte Carlo analysis, Digital engineering environments, Systems-of-systems analysis.
Active Secret or TS/SCI security clearance.
Modeling and simulation frameworks
Statistical analysis and data science methods
Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A)
Data visualization and reporting
Machine learning and predictive analytics
System performance analysis
Requirements analysis and trade studies
High-performance computing environments
Digital engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
MATLAB
Simulink
Arena Simulation
AnyLogic
STK
Cameo Systems Modeler
ModelCenter

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and maintain modeling and simulation environments for system performance, mission effectiveness, and operational analysis.
Design simulation scenarios, experiments, and analytical studies to evaluate system capabilities and operational concepts.
Conduct statistical analysis, sensitivity studies, and performance assessments.
Verify, validate, and accredit (VV&A) simulation models and analytical tools.
Analyze large data sets and generate technical reports, briefings, and recommendations.
Support system engineering, test and evaluation, and requirements development activities.
Collaborate with engineers, software developers, operators, and program managers to define analytical objectives.
Develop automated analysis tools and scripts to improve efficiency and repeatability.
Present findings to senior leadership, customers, and technical review boards.
Support modeling and simulation efforts throughout the system lifecycle.