Senior Modeling and Simulation Specialist
Senior Modeling and Simulation Specialist
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$ 135000 - 216000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Peraton is looking for a driven and customer-focused Modeling and Simulation Specialist to be part of a mission-driven team delivering advanced data science solutions to support national security and law enforcement efforts!
Every day Customs and Border Protection (CBP) manages the complex flow of people capital and goods across air land sea and cyberspace. To enhance efficiency and security Peraton partners with the government to develop innovative solutions that promote lawful and safe movement. We are seeking a highly skilled Modeling and Simulation Specialist to lead the development and delivery of advanced predictive modeling solutions that directly support critical law enforcement missions.
Day to Day Key Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced network analysis to support identification of transnational criminal and terrorist organizations.
- Analyze structured and unstructured data to build relationship-based network models and identify hidden communities and threats.
- Utilize and enhance tools for intelligence analysis predictive modeling and threat identification.
- Conduct social network analysis and apply graph-based techniques for visualization and analysis of intelligence data.
- Work collaboratively with intelligence analysts and technical teams to support targeting rule development and threat detection.
- Support intelligence-driven special operations by delivering analytic insights and simulation outputs.
- Prepare documentation and presentations to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences including CBP officers.
- Incorporate uncertainty analysis in modeling processes to enhance decision-making accuracy
*Position is part of a contingent opportunity*
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Min 8 years with BS/BA Min 6 years with MS/MA Min 3 years with PhD
- Experience in modeling and simulation predictive analytics or intelligence analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in relationship identification community detection and threat modeling.
- Proficiency in DataRobot and Amazon Cloud capabilities (e.g. Sagemaker Studio)
- Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop Hive Pig and MapReduce.
- Experience working in secure or classified environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to both technical and operational stakeholders.
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain DHS CBP Suitability.
- DOD Top Secret security clearance required (DHS CBP preferred).
Required Certifications: (currently have one or more of the following or the ability to obtain):
- CompTIA Security (or equivalent)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect -- Associate or Professional (or equivalent cloud certs)
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional (CMSP)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in a relevant field.
- Experience with intelligence operations especially within DHS or similar agencies.
- Experience in Social Network Analysis and use of open-source/COTS tools for network modeling.
- Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Model (LLM) tools and techniques.
- Experience in live constructive or virtual simulation environments.
- Background in law enforcement military operations or homeland security.
Preferred Certifications:
- SAFe Agilist / SAFe DevOps Practitioner
- Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
- Machine Learning Certifications (e.g. AWS Machine Learning Specialty Coursera ML or similar)
- Python or R Specialist Certificates (e.g. PCEP PCAP DataCamp)
- MATLAB Certification
- Digital Engineering or MBSE credentials (e.g. OMG SysML Model Builder)
Peraton Overview
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 worlds 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 do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
