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Apogee Solutions, Inc · 1 day ago

Lead Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Apogee Solutions, Inc is seeking a Lead Modeling and Simulation Analyst to support the United States Air Force’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Training and Readiness at the Pentagon. The role involves integrating software engineering and data analytics efforts to assist with readiness analysis for current and future operations across the Air Force.

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Culture & Values

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead analysis technician integrating the efforts of Software Engineering and Data Analysts with overall team tasks as guided by the Program Manager

Test, critique, and employ working models directed by the Program Manager

Recognize non-conforming model behaviors and supporting troubleshooting of model structure and data management concept

Use a range of modeling and simulation tools as well as statistical analysis techniques

Use techniques in development within Java and .NET

Demonstrate knowledge of software security practices and requirements for deployment within the Air Force information technology enterprise

Demonstrate knowledge of Government-owned readiness reporting, prediction, and analysis software

Perform testing and troubleshooting on core readiness models

Lead a computer and database/network team in work similar to that of the PM

Conduct independent quality assurance and verification and validation in a Java development environment

Review, test, validate, and accredit systems used with AF/A3T

Serve as the conduit between operations analysis team members and data analysis team members, translating the needs of operations analysts into actionable tasks for the software and data analysts

Apply understanding of AF operations, analytic techniques and processes, as well as computer programmer/database specialties

Maintain, update, and modify existing Government-owned and commercial off the shelf (GOTS and COTS) computer systems, databases, and all other predictive readiness modeling and simulation tools (hardware and software) as necessary to support analytic tasks under the direction of the Program Manager

Conduct detailed research and analyses to assist in development and support of implementation plans, executive reports, and existing reports and projects

Implement changes to hardware/software in an extremely fast manner to support two-hr. to four-day response timelines which are required approximately once every month

Lead analyst for modeling and simulation to accomplish all tasks (implement software/hardware changes) via telephone, e-mail, and other quick-turn communications with Program Manager and the rest of the team

Manage the implementation of systems and their deployment on the SIPRNET or other classified networks as well as all Certification and Accreditation (C&A) functions required to be performed prior to deployment

Work closely with customers and analysts in the gathering, documenting and approval of requirements

Direct and lead a team of software engineers by developing project plans, tracking project execution, managing changes, and developing and executing implementation plans

Develop and implement improved configuration management plan to streamline the overall processes, decrease time managing and submitting inputs to the program. Configuration plan should be on-par for acceptance into the CMMI level- two development environment

Performs all other analytic tasks in support of AF/A3TR and/or as directed by the Program Manager

Qualification

ModelingSimulationJava.NETSoftware security practicesStatistical analysis techniquesQuality assuranceData managementTroubleshootingConfiguration managementTeam leadership

Required

Active DOD Secret Clearance

Bachelor's degree in computer science or possess equivalent experience

A minimum of 10 years of experience in modeling and simulation within the Department of Defense

At least 2 years of experience leading an IT team

Ability to test, critique, and employ working models as well as experience recognizing non-conforming model behaviors, supporting troubleshooting of model structure and data management concepts, and utilizing core readiness models

Working knowledge of a wide range of modeling and simulation tools as well as statistical analysis techniques

Familiarity with Java and .NET

Demonstrated knowledge of software security requirements and practices within the Air Force information technology enterprise

Prior experience in conducting independent quality assurance, verification, and validation within a Java environment