Position Title:

Systems Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Location:

Tampa, FL

Clearance Requirement:

Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with current investigation at the required level (must be transferrable).

Work Arrangement:

Onsite

Position Overview

Parra Consulting Group Inc. is currently seeking a Joint Counter Unmanned Systems Modeling and Simulation Analyst to provide customer support at Tampa, FL . The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting complex Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) simulation models and conducting analysis for decision-making and managerial functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. C-UAS Simulation and Analysis:

• Provide on-site analysis, operation, and support of complex C-UAS simulation models.
• Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and optimization methods to assist with decision-making and policy formulation.

1. Data Collection and Software Development:

• Collect and analyze C-UAS data and develop decision support software, services, or products.

1. Collaboration and Peer Review:

• Participate in working group sessions to facilitate information exchange and peer reviews.
• Establish relationships with analytical partners such as OSD-CAPE, AFRL, CAA, Navy N81, JS-J8, etc., to enhance modeling and simulation capabilities.

1. Study Development:

• Develop C-UAS study questions and plans by identifying issues and outlining actionable study plans.

1. Validation and Verification:

• Implement a verification process to frame study questions, capture necessary data, and program models.
• Validate model output through interactions with subject matter experts (SMEs).

1. Leadership Insights:

• Assist USCENTCOM in crafting insights and conclusions from simulation studies.
• Brief leadership on analytical insights and conclusions.

1. Project Management:

• Ensure timely and high-quality completion of assigned tasks and projects as per government military or civilian project manager standards.

Qualifications Required

1. Security Clearance:

• Active and transferrable DoD Top Secret security clearance with a current investigation at the required level.

1. Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience in modeling and simulation.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ , Python , or Java .

1. Technical Expertise:

• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative assessment tools and methodologies.
• Experience with modeling and simulation software (preferably Extended Air Defense Simulation (EADSIM) and Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) ).
• Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite tools (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Office).

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

1. Advanced Education:

• Master’s degree with coursework in operations research, industrial/systems engineering, systems analysis, or a related field.

1. Military Experience:

• Experience interfacing with military staff at operational and strategic levels.