Space Predictive Modeling and Sim Analyst Senior - Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best!  We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity.  We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense.  Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.!

The Intelligence Programs Group, part of Systems Planning and Analysis Inc.’s Space and Intelligence Division, is a specialized provider of systems engineering and trusted advisory services to the Space and National Intelligence community.  We utilize mission-proven, data-driven advisory tools and capabilities.  We provide highly technical support to ensure the government acquires cutting edge technology necessary for our National Defense.  Our portfolio includes the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).  Come where you will be part of our high-caliber team!

SPA has an immediate need for a highly qualified Predictive Modeling and Simulation Analyst who wants to be part of one of SPA's fastest growing Divisions with an exciting mission critical to national security objectives!

SPA is seeking a Predictive Modeling & Simulation Analyst to work at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Systems Engineering Directorate (SED).

Duties include:

• Perform modeling, simulation, analysis and studies of end-to-end system capabilities to determine the ability of the NRO to effectively execute multiple missions
• Deliver end-to-end model-based system engineering and digital engineering systems and enterprise capabilities
• Coordinate, integrate, and execute technical system performance evaluation and product quality analysis activities, this includes predictive performance models (PPMs), collection quality models (CQMs), image equations (IQEs) and predictive track equations
• Conduct logical analysis of management problems and developing multivariate analysis, linear modeling, and data mining
• Use computer technology, computer modeling, spreadsheet applications, software tools, and programming languages to analyze data and conducts advanced statistical analyses and applies mathematical calculations
• Present findings and recommendations to appropriate groups and helps to determine what actionable steps can be taken based on the findings
• Communicate and train users on model results
• Prepare written, non-technical reports to management, indicating analytical finding and models to guide predictive analytics model development
• Interface with customer and helps define work process; estimate time frames, quality and quantity of resources required to successfully implement project; develops project plan incorporating all project variables; establish criteria concerning deliverability, performance, maintenance, design and costs
• Conduct periodic status checks with customers and team to assess progress against plan; perform re-forecasts of project variables as necessary throughout project and prepare routine status reports on all project activities; may be assigned responsibility for the management of the function, including associated staff

Required Qualifications:

• Experience using modeling and simulation (M&S) tools via academia, industry, government, or military service
• Programming experience with advanced engineering software providing mod/sim/analysis, preferably on space and space control systems
• Scripting/programming experience (C++, Python, MATLAB, STK)
• Bachelor of Science and 8-10 years of experience, or a Master of Science and 6-8 years of experience, or a PhD and 3-5 years of experience
• This position requires a current SSBI and possess (or be immediately eligible for) a Top-Secret SCI clearance and be willing to take CI poly

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree, preferably in related technical field
• Experience working in teams to accomplish a systems engineering result
• Developing mathematical models to solve targeted problems
• Software development/programming interest and experience in JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Microsoft Office 365, C++/C#, Visual Studio.NET, MATLAB, Python, R, or SQL development and code management techniques using (Git, Bitbucket, etc) and agile software development practices/tools (Jira, Confluence, etc) including DevSecOps
• Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering (DE) methods
• Knowledge of databases, data structures, and data architectures
• Ability to apply scientific methodology to complex scenarios
• Demonstrated experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis of complex, system-of-systems designs; preferably of IC Space systems
• Subject Matter Expertise with DoD and IC Space programs, systems and missions