Expert Level Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer

Peraton -
Chantilly, VA

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Job Details

$146,000 - $234,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Systems architecture experience within technology
Systems architecture experience within government
DoD experience
Cloud-based systems
Simulation tools
Intelligence community
Data analytics technologies

Full Job Description

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

Engineering modernization and integration practices to include Digital Engineering and Agile at Scale for all of NGA, NSG, and ASG.

About The Role

We are seeking an Expert Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) Engineer to lead advanced modeling, simulation, and analytical efforts supporting NGA and the GEOINT mission. This role will evaluate complex systems, architectures, requirements, and data to inform mission decisions, optimize system performance, and shape future GEOINT capabilities.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Operations Research, System-of-Systems analysis, modeling and simulation, and cloud environments, with the ability to translate complex analytical results into actionable recommendations for government stakeholders and mission partners.

Key Responsibilities

Modeling, Simulation & Analysis

Lead modeling, simulation, and analysis of complex System-of-Systems and Service-Oriented Architectures.
Develop and apply sophisticated models, simulations, tools, and algorithms to analyze complex systems and large-scale data.
Conduct Analysis of Alternatives, performance trades, design trades, and capability assessments.
Evaluate system architectures, requirements, and performance to support technical and mission decisions.
Analyze MS&A results and develop recommendations for deploying capabilities across NSG architectures and cloud environments.

Technical & Mission Support

Apply advanced analytical techniques to structured and unstructured Big Data and complex mission environments.
Support the evaluation of emerging technologies and capabilities to inform the future of GEOINT.
Collaborate with government stakeholders, analysts, engineers, and mission partners to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations.
Consider NGA and NSG strategies, architectures, and future mission needs when developing analytical solutions.

Technical Leadership

Provide technical leadership and guidance to Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level MS&A Engineers.
Lead complex MS&A efforts and provide subject matter expertise across multiple technical and mission areas.

Location: This position is fully onsite in Chantilly or Springfield, VA

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematics, or a related STEM field, or equivalent additional experience.
18+ years of experience supporting modeling, simulation, analysis, and/or Operations Research in large, complex System-of-Systems or Service-Oriented Architecture environments.
Experience working in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructures.
Experience developing and using modeling, simulation, and analytical tools in cloud environments.
Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program or project experience.
Previous IC or DoD program or project experience.
TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain SCI and successfully complete a polygraph.

Desired:

Master’s degree in a related STEM field.
Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages.
18+ years of experience in Operations Research.
Experience performing MS&A on cloud-based solutions and architectures.
Experience performing MS&A using structured and unstructured Big Data.
Experience with machine learning, automation, augmentation, and/or artificial intelligence technologies.

Details

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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