Operations Research Analyst/AFSIM Modeler

Linquest Corporation - Reston, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Reston, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

LinQuest Corporation is seeking an Operations Research Analyst / AFSIM Modeler to join our team in Reston, Virginia. This role is integral to advancing the Department of Defense (DoD) capabilities in mission-level modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of complex, adaptive kill webs. The selected candidate will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of operational military subject matter experts, operations research analysts, and modelers to conduct sponsor-directed studies and analyses using a modeling and simulation environment developed by DARPA. In this position, you will support study-specific integrated product teams that include government and partner stakeholders. You will be responsible for understanding and developing an experiment design approach, identifying key metrics for simulation output, analyzing results, generating visualizations and insights, and presenting findings to senior DoD leaders. Your work will involve developing platform and system models, modeling behaviors, and creating model hierarchies within the designated M&S environment. Additionally, you will support the conduct of studies for senior-level military decision-makers, technology developers, and acquisition professionals, aiding in CONOPS development, force structure design, resource allocation, and targeted technology insertion. The role requires the ability to work in a secure, confined location (SCIF) and necessitates an active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility. This position is ideal for individuals who are curious, self-starters, and possess a strong technical background in operations research and applied mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Support study-specific integrated product teams comprised of government and partner stakeholders.
• Understand and develop an experiment design approach, identify key metrics for simulation output, analyze results, generate visualizations and insights, and present findings to senior DoD leaders.
• Develop platform and system models, model behaviors, and model hierarchies in the designated modeling & simulation (M&S) environment.
• Support the conduct of studies for senior-level military decision makers, technology developers, and acquisition professionals for use in CONOPS development, force structure design, resource allocation, and targeted technology insertion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Statistics, or other related technical degree requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics to include calculus, plus 7 years of experience, or Master's degree in the same fields plus 5 years of experience.
• Strong technical background with strong aptitude and willingness to learn M&S scripting language (may substitute with at least one year of hands-on experience with mission-level combat modeling & simulation).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python, JupyterLab, R, and/or Anaconda.
• Ability to think creatively and function as part of a high-performing team.
• Ability to coordinate with government and external contractor stakeholders to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Experience developing and implementing simulation models to inform executive decision-making.
• Basic knowledge/experience in Joint warfighting capabilities, advanced weapons, current and future operational concepts.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with current SCI eligibility for Special Access Program (SAP) access.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of Design of Experiments and Data Mining/Seeding techniques.
• Strong technical project management skills.
• Mission-level knowledge of AFSIM; familiarity with NGTS, ITASE, or other mission-level M&S environment.
• Specific working-level knowledge of behavior and/or BMC3 modeling in AFSIM, NGTS, or other similar mission-level M&S framework.
• Knowledge/experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of Joint warfighting capabilities, advanced weapons, current and future operational concepts.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance