Senior Modeling and Simulation / Operations Research Analyst
About The Position
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. MITRE Technology and Engineering Modeling and Analysis (M&A) Division brings together researchers, autonomy engineers, mission specialists, and systems experts to translate advanced research into operationally relevant solutions. M&A is seeking modeling and simulation engineers and operations research analysts to support the operations analysis and complex systems modeling work across MITRE’s national security and public sector missions. We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Modeling & Simulation / Operations Research Analyst to support critical national security missions. In this role, you will partner with operational stakeholders to develop and apply advanced modeling, simulation, and analytical tools—integrating mathematics, physics, engineering, and programming—to generate actionable insights for mission and sponsor needs. You will tackle complex, real-world problems at the intersection of technology and national security while expanding your skills through hands-on work. We value curiosity, innovation, and a passion for learning, and we’re looking for candidates who thrive in collaborative, diverse teams and are committed to delivering solutions that make a real impact.
Requirements
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering) with 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
- Experience with operational analysis tools (e.g., AFSIM, STK, NGTS, STORM)
- Experience with developing and debugging physics-based modeling and simulation tools to address research questions.
- Experience in conducting quantitative analysis of simulation results to identify key focus areas and extract critical lessons learned.
- Experienced in presenting analysis to non-technical audiences and senior leaders, and bridging operational teams with technical experts to create mission-focused solutions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages and applications such as C/C++, Java, Julia, Python, MATLAB, or Mathematica
- Active Secret Clearance
- U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
- This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site
Nice To Haves
- Experience in mission engineering, including interpreting and analyzing mission threads
- Experience with data analysis and data visualization tools or environments
- Skilled in presenting technical material through reports and presentations, with strong problem-solving and communication abilities, and a passion for collaborating with experts across various disciplines.
- Desire to learn new techniques and approaches on-the-job by leveraging structured educational content, as well as expertise from team members.
- Hands-on experience in adapting research done in academia and industry to "real-world" challenging data sources and problems sets
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance with access to Secure Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and application of modeling and simulation tools by providing technical expertise and support.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine methodologies and address technical challenges.
- Shape project strategies by identifying and recommending innovative techniques and tools to improve modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission goals.
- Support collaboration across teams to enhance the effectiveness and scalability of modeling, simulation, and analysis initiatives.
Benefits
- competitive benefits
- exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth
- culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
