2027 Enterprise Kill Chain M&S Staff Analyst
About The Position
The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) integrates strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise and applies engineering expertise across programs and national challenges. Within EED, the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department (CMED) leads the integration and application of modeling and simulation capabilities and modern analysis workflows for end-to-end effects-chain analysis and space and space-enabled campaign modeling. As a member of CMED, the Staff Analyst provides technical capabilities for modeling, simulation, and analysis of space-, air-, and ground-based systems of systems. The work investigates architecture and concept-of-operations performance in nominal and contested environments. Focus areas include agent-based modeling, red-versus-blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, kill-chain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command-and-control evaluation. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position based in El Segundo, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; or Chantilly, Virginia. Occasional travel may be required. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Top Secret/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain clearance.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited program in computer science, electrical engineering, optical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field, either being pursued or conferred within the last 12 months.
- 0–1 year of industry experience.
- 0–1 year of experience in modern software development using a systems software language.
- Proficiency in C++, preferably C++20.
- Comfort working with and following a large C++ code base.
- Experience with Python.
- Experience in modeling and simulation.
- Experience in at least one of the following: optics, beam control, filtering, multi-int tracking, tasking, mission management, data transport, C2 processes, SIGINT system modeling, kill-chain analysis, or orbit determination.
- Familiarity with high-level modeling using sensor types such as radar, SIGINT, EO, and OTHR.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team and manage multiple simultaneous tasks.
- Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and willingness to take initiative.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bias for action and ability to identify shortcomings and address them with initiative.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in an applicable STEM area or other relevant discipline, being pursued or conferred within the last 12 months.
- 0–1 year of industry experience.
- Proficiency with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM).
- Demonstrated strength in sensor- and architecture-level simulations and mission performance assessments.
- Knowledge of Intelligence Community, U.S. Department of Defense, and Department of the Air Force business practices and programs.
- Current Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph and special programs access.
Responsibilities
- Advance software solutions for modeling and simulation applications.
- Use a modern technology stack and apply best practices in modern software development and maintainability.
- Help convert programmatic requirements into actionable work.
- Work with cross-mission program offices and customers to translate program needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks.
- Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers.
- Travel occasionally as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
