Modeling and Simulation Developer, Craftsman (M&S Team)

We have an exciting opportunity to join us in supporting one of our valued customers as a Modeling and Simulation Developer, Craftsman (M&S Team) to work out of Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado.

*Contingent Upon Award*

PAY: $144,000 - $158,500

JOB SUMMARY:

USfalcon is seeking a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) developer to support the 392d Combat Training Squadron’s (392 CTS) USSF exercise mission. The 392 CTS operates the organic state-of-the-art Space Wargaming Analysis, Readiness and Mission-Planner (SWARM) capability to provide space M&S for USSF exercises and mission-focused events.  The M&S Developer will support scenario development using current Systems Toolkit (STK)-based SWARM capabilities and will conduct operational acceptance testing of government-approved third-party M&S tools and capabilities.  The M&S Developer will also support USSF exercise events (e.g., planning conferences, rehearsal of concept (ROC) drills, and exercise execution. This position is at Schriever Space Force Base, CO, and requires on-site support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Collaborate with internal 392 CTS USSF exercise planners and external stakeholders to determine USSF exercise-related M&S requirements.
• Create orbital and terrestrial models and simulations using SWARM, STK, and other applicable tools to develop M&S scenarios required to execute USSF exercises and mission-focused events.
• Assist with developing and executing a comprehensive strategy for operational testing and acceptance of new M&S capabilities to determine the applicability of specialized or third-party M&S capabilities to meet USSF exercise requirements.
• Identify gaps and shortfalls in current M&S tools and recommend solutions to provide timely, realistic exercise capabilities.
• Provide assistance to USSF exercise planning conferences, coordination meetings, training events, etc.
• Participate as part of the Exercise Control Group (ECG) and White Cell, as required, for various 392 CTS-hosted exercises and mission-focused events.
• Capture, analyze, and report observations and lessons learned identified during the design, planning, and execution of 392 CTS-hosted exercises and mission-focused events.
• Support hot wash debriefs and After Action Report development for applicable exercises or mission-focused events.
• Prepare event-related documents (i.e., trip reports, exercise planning/execution products, after-action reports, lessons learned, and meeting minutes) within established time frames.
• Carry out tasks as directed by contract leadership required to ensure 392 CTS mission success.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years working in or for DoD organizations.
• Experience using STK, ODTK, and other M&S tools to plan analysis of orbital maneuvers, build functional orbital and space terrestrial models (e.g., space domain awareness (SDA), communications, electronic warfare, directed energy), and develop exercise scenarios.
• Experience supporting modeling, simulation, and analysis of national security space-related problems.
• Experience space M&S capabilities for system evaluation and mission effectiveness.
• Experience (i.e., a basic proficiency) in coding languages (e.g., Python, Matlab, Perl)
• Experience in orbit analysis and prediction.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience managing M&S projects from initial design to completion.
• Level III certified in STK
• Previously certified Orbital Analyst
• Graduate of Space 300 and the 319 CTS/ASOPS Advanced Orbital Mechanics courses

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCI with Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility

TRAVEL: This position requires limited travel (3-4 weeks/year)

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, USfalcon considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities as well as a candidate’s work experience, knowledge, skills, education, and training.

Benefits Offered: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, pet insurance, paid time off, and holidays.

About US: USfalcon has grown from our roots in 1984 to become a mid-tier professional services company supporting a diverse and global customer base o