Sr. Modeling & Simulation Analyst Job Listing at SPA in Washington, DC (Job ID 2025-19613)

Description

Qualifications

Required:

• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and retain a DHS Suitability and/or CBP Background Investigation.
• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience providing systems analysis & evaluation and modeling & simulation expertise in a Federal acquisition environment (preferably at a DHS Component).
• Demonstrated expertise using Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and/or analytic software applications to solve complex problems to support acquisitions and sustainment.

Desired:

• Active CBP Background Investigation/Suitability and Top Secret clearance.
• Possess understanding of the DHS or DoD SELC and DHS Management Directive 102-01, DoD 5000, and Federal Acquisition Institute guidelines and acquisition support for complex system acquisitions.
• Digital Engineering (DE) and Model-Based System Engineering experience.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Salary transparency pay range for the Washington DC area: $115-141K.

The candidate will lead and support systems analysis and evaluation using a variety of quantitative, qualitative, and modeling and simulation-based approaches. The candidate will work collaboratively to conduct modeling, simulation, data analysis, data analytics, and data visualization to prototype, develop, and employ a variety of analytic tools and simulations that capture the performance of DHS systems in support of CBP Customers.
The candidate will lead the development, implementation, and review of decision-making work products and artifacts and provide defensible analyses. They will support the improvement of CBP Modeling, Simulation, Analysis and Visualization policies, processes, procedures, and best practices. They will plan and execute Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) activities in accordance with CBP policy and process and provide M&S Laboratory technology refresh and upgrade recommendations.