Combat Simulation Systems Analyst

We have an opening for a qualified Systems Analyst to join our multidisciplinary team of applied modeling and simulation professionals. Working closely with operations researchers weapon scientists intelligence analysts code developers and other subject matter experts you will support varied national security mission areas. As an experienced professional you will use tools such as the Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) software to assess how military technologies and systems perform for varied missions and in varied operational environments. As part of this effort you will apply a combination of technical depth and breadth critical thinking and design principles to test refine and postulate potential alternatives to achieve desired mission outcomes.

Within the Computational Engineering Division (CED) of the Engineering Directorate this position will support LLNL programs in the Strategic Deterrence and Global Security Principal Associate Directorates.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the responsibilities outlined below.

In this role you will.

• Collaborate with scientists and researchers in a multidisciplinary team environment on the application of key technologies to military operations.
• Leverage AFSIM and related modeling and simulation tools to analyze the application of key technologies to identified missions identify and evaluate potential courses of action determine their operational utility and/or suggest possible alternatives.
• Contribute to and actively participate in the conception design and of original research addressing program and sponsor requirements.
• Provide input on and recommend enhancements to modeling and simulation technologies approaches applications and/or utility for specified projects and sponsors.
• Modify extend adapt or enhance existing combat simulation tools such as AFSIM or the Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS) programs.
• Communicate with deliver results to and otherwise engage with project managers and external sponsors as appropriate.
• Balance multiple projects/tasks and priorities of customers and partners to ensure deadlines are met while working independently with limited direction within the scope of the assignment.
• Travel as required to coordinate research with collaborators and visit sponsor partner and enduser sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the SES.3 level

• Collaborate with project partners developers and midlevel management often representing the organization as the primary technical contact using advanced level relevant knowledge providing opinions and recommendations and exerting influence to fulfill deliverables as a team.
• Solve abstract and complex problems as required using indepth analysis and drawing on both routine and innovative techniques and approaches to ensure project success.
• May have some lead responsibilities.

Qualifications :

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q/SCIlevel security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelors degree in computer science computer engineering mathematics operations research or a related technical field and/or experience in modeling military planning and operations or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Proficiency with developing and using conflict simulation tools to provide analytic insight.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in modifying extending adapting or enhancing existing combat simulation tools such as AFSIM or JCATS.
• Ability to effectively manage concurrent technical tasks with conflicting priorities to approach difficult problems with enthusiasm and creativity and to change focus when necessary while working independently under limited direction.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of scientists engineers and project managers to develop and apply these capabilities to inform engineering decisions.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to travel.

Additional qualifications at the SES.3 level

• Significant experience with programming using languages such as python C or UNIX shell script. Expertise in modifying extending adapting or enhancing existing combat simulation tools such as AFSIM or JCATS.
• Demonstrated success in leading diverse highly technical teams to execute loosely defined projects with significant experience in effectively engaging external stakeholders.
• Ability to independently develop and execute complex analyses engage in any needed postproduction data processing and prepare and finalize tailored reports.
• Advanced verbal and written communication presentation and interfacing skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information and influence and provide advice to management.

Qualifications We Desire

• Masters degree in computer science computer engineering mathematics operations research or a related field and/or a background in aerodynamics radar systems chain modeling machine learning or optimization algorithms.
• Relevant experience working with the military operational community substantive claims to military domain knowledge or equivalent claim to subject matter expertise with respect to the national defense enterprise.

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This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• Relocation Assistance
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