Linquest Corporation - Reston, VA
posted 2 months ago
LinQuest Corporation is seeking an Operations Research Analyst/NGTS (Next Generation Threat System) Modeler to join our team in Reston, Virginia. This role is pivotal in advancing the Department of Defense (DoD) capabilities through mission-level modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of complex, adaptive kill webs. The selected individual will work within a multi-disciplinary team that includes operational military subject matter experts, operations research analysts, and modelers. This team will conduct sponsor-directed studies and analyses using a modeling and simulation environment developed by DARPA. The Operations Research Analyst/NGTS Modeler will support study-specific integrated product teams that consist of government and partner stakeholders. A key aspect of this role involves 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. The individual will also be responsible for developing platform and system models, modeling behaviors, and creating model hierarchies within the designated modeling & simulation (M&S) environment. Furthermore, the analyst will support the conduct of studies for senior-level military decision-makers, technology developers, and acquisition professionals, which will be utilized in CONOPS development, force structure design, resource allocation, and targeted technology insertion. An active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility is required for this position. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, a willingness to learn M&S scripting languages, and proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python, JupyterLab, R, and Anaconda. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential, as is the ability to think creatively and work effectively as part of a high-performing team.