Combat Simulation Systems Analyst

Company Description

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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory's mission.

Pay Range

$191,220 - $245,544 Annually

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

Job Description

We have an opening for a highly qualified Systems Analyst to join our interdisciplinary team of multi-disciplinary applied modeling and simulation professionals. Working closely with operations researchers, weapon scientists, intelligence analysts, code developers, and other subject matter experts, you will support and lead project in varied national security mission areas. As a professional with significant experience, 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. While supporting applied research projects, you will provide mentorship and practical training to junior members of the group to help them develop depth and breadth in systems analysis. You will support programs in Strategic Deterrence and Global Security Principal Associate Directorates, and Office of the Director. This position will be in the Computational Engineering Division (CED), within the Engineering Directorate.

In this role you will

• Lead research efforts in operations analysis.

• Solve abstract and complex problems as required, drawing on both routine and innovative techniques and approaches to ensure project success.

• Develop and guide the execution of strategies that enhance the ability of LLNL to address new opportunities in systems analysis to support senior level decision making.

• Interface directly with management and external sponsors to communicate technical milestones and solicit input from technical leaders in the biomedical space.

• Communicate results through formal technical reports, presentations and peer-reviewed scientific journals as appropriate.

• Work closely with U.S. Government sponsors, other organizations, and technology leaders to provide technical input, and develop and refine new concepts that support national priorities.

• Mentor junior technical staff to promote professional development.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.

• PhD in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, operations research, or a related field, and/or experience in modeling military planning and operations or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.

• Subject matter expertise and significant experience developing and applying novel conflict simulation tools to provide analytic insight.

• Significant experience modifying, extending, adapting, or enhancing existing combat simulation tools, such as AFSIM or JCATS.

• Significant experience working with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and project managers to develop and apply these capabilities to inform engineering decisions.

• 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.

• Significant expertise in successfully leading diverse, highly technical teams to execute loosely defined projects with significant experience in successfully engaging external stakeholders.

• Ability to independently develop and execute analyses, engage in any needed post-production data processing, prepare and finalize tailored reports.

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment, present technical ideas/results and provide advice to management.

• Ability to travel off-site for sponsor and customer interaction.

Additional Information

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Position Information

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

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

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• Flexible Benefits Package

• 401(k)

• Relocation Assistance

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

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Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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