Jr. Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, SPA is known for continuous innovation for government customers both in the U.S. and abroad. The team is highly collaborative, producing results that matter.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. Group W offers wargaming, warfare modeling and simulation, software development, data analytics, and operations research/system analysis support to the national security mission. As a leader in campaign, mission, and wargaming analysis, Group W embraces the research cycle, continually improving multi-method applications of tools, data, methods, and techniques to generate credible and resilient insights.

Group W develops and maintains the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM) and the Standard Wargame Integration and Facilitation Tool (SWIFT). Group W has an immediate need for a Jr. Modeling and Simulation Analyst to specialize in analysis and planning in the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM). This onsite role supports the U.S. Marine Corps Operations Analysis Directorate (OAD) in Quantico, VA.

The Jr. Modeling and Simulation Analyst will apply advanced analytical, modeling, and simulation skills to solve complex war fighting problems. The role supports engagement-level analysis through the development and execution of analytical models, statistical methods, parametric and non-parametric techniques, regression analysis, and computer-based simulations using AFSIM. The analyst will develop mission-level representations of U.S., allied, and adversary forces executing war fighting concepts of operation, and advise operations research analysts, scientists, or engineers on appropriate analytical techniques, modeling approaches, and methods for addressing assigned problem sets.

• Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or an applied science discipline.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language.
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Able to commute to Quantico for fully onsite responsibilities.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with AFSIM.
• Master's degree in operations research, physics, mathematics, engineering, or an applied science discipline.
• Prior experience writing Python, R, or MATLAB code for pre-processing, post-processing, data analytics, and data visualization.

SPA offers competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off.

Virginia Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $75,000.00/Yr.

- USD $90,000.00/Yr.