MITRE · 2 hours ago
Principal Modeling and Simulation/Operations Research Analyst
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $256K/yr
8+ years expMITRE is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to tackling national challenges and creating lasting impact in various fields. They are seeking a Principal Modeling and Simulation/Operations Research Analyst to provide data-driven analysis and solutions for national security challenges, applying advanced modeling and simulation tools to generate actionable insights.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead complex development, validation, and application of modeling and simulation tools by providing technical expertise and support
Direct multidisciplinary teams to refine methodologies and address technical challenges
Lead the development of project strategies by identifying and recommending innovative techniques and tools to improve modeling and simulation capabilities
Communicate findings and recommendations to senior-level stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission goals
Foster collaboration across teams to enhance the effectiveness and scalability of modeling and simulation initiatives
Mentor staff to ensure effectiveness and scalability of modeling and simulation initiatives
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Degree in relevant field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering)
Experience with developing and applying physics-based modeling and simulation tools to address research questions
Proven leadership experience building and mentoring cross-disciplinary teams to develop mission-aligned solutions for national security challenges through collaboration, modeling standards, and mission engineering methods
Experience in shaping and executing complex DoD and classified sponsor mission outcomes
Success in setting and meeting strategic objectives and advancing short and long-term program goals
Experienced in presenting analysis results to senior government leadership, stakeholders, and non-technical audiences, while bridging operational teams with technical experts to deliver mission-focused solutions
Experience with operational analysis tools like AFSIM, STK, NGTS, STORM, MATLAB
Demonstrated expertise in programming languages and applications such as C/C++, Java, Julia, Python, MATLAB, or Mathematica
Active DoD Secret clearance, with eligibility for TS/SCI (per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance)
This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site
Preferred
Experience with data analysis and data visualization tools or environments
Experience in mission engineering, including interpreting and analyzing mission threads
Active DoD Top Secret clearance with access to Secure Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
Company
MITRE
The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.05MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyMassachusetts Technology Collaborative
2023-07-27Grant
2023-06-08Grant· $2.05M
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Katie Schroth
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Kerry Buckley
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