IMEA Engineer at Systems Planning and Analysis

Lorton, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Physics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, Weaponeering, Targeting, Data Analysis, Software Development, Market Research, Technical Solutions, Project Management, Modeling, Simulation Tools

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Overview 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 Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues. JOID assists the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in developing leading edge technologies to counter WMD in support of Combatant Commands (CCMDs) and transitioning these technologies to military services CCMDs. SPA provides expertise across the full range of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives (CBRNE) WMD, Counter Improvised Threat and Countering Threat Network technologies to support understanding, detection, identification, characterization, denial, control, disabling, defeating, disposing, safeguarding the force, managing consequences, and test and evaluation in support of military and civilian operations. We have an immediate need for an IMEA Engineer to provide onsite support out of SPA's Lorton, VA facility (near Fort Belvoir). Responsibilities The candidate will provide critical decision and analytic support to the Counter WMD Technologies Department (CX) within the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) for analysis, assessment, and recommendation to decision-makers regarding development, configuration, and deployment of tools and systems that model tactics and weapons phenomenologies to counter WMD and counter threat networks. Guide and assist in assessment of weapon tests to ensure needed data is provided for phenomenology modeling and validation. Assist in overseeing the software development of the Integrated Munitions Effects Assessment (IMEA) tool which predicts weapon effects, supporting weaponeers and analysts to determine the number of weapons and associated aimpoints needed to achieve a commander’s objectives. Perform market research for advances in methods, materials, and applications that may be relevant to weapon effects prediction and tactics. Advise software development contractors regarding IMEA development and deployment configurations in cooperation with other DoW organizations with complementary capabilities. Evaluate deliverable functionality and materials in cooperation with operational users of IMEA. Develop knowledge regarding a range of disciplines such as physics, engineering, statistics, computer science, and information technology that may impact concepts, development, production, distribution, and use of weapon effects tools and tests. Interpret results from multiple sources using a variety of techniques ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining. Design, develop, and implement technical solutions in support of concurrent analyses. Travel: up to 25% Qualifications Required: Excellent personal initiative, professional savviness, and interpersonal communication skills. Bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering, applied mathematics, operations research, or systems engineering. 3+ years of non-academic experience; demonstrated and proven success in applied engineering or other scientific or technical discipline. Experience with and understanding of DoW operational testing and evaluation, weaponeering, targeting, and associated targeting planning community and mission space. Ability to effectively coordinate and liaise with broad and diverse stakeholders from R&D, military services, combatant commands, operational end-users, and performers/developers. Ability to translate requirements and observations into clearly defined written products (briefings, reports, White Papers) in short timeframes. Active DoW Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI. Desired: Active TS/SCI clearance. Master’s degree in physics, engineering, applied mathematics, operations research, or systems engineering. 3+ years of project management experience. Experience in government or private analytical organizations with a focus on capability development or resource planning in support of DoW, Joint, or Military Department planning and execution. Experience with different variations of M&S tools which include Human-in-the-loop, discrete event simulation environments, system dynamic, and geospatial programs. Experience with M&S integration and execution support, including supporting analysis, review, and assessment of key performance parameters and coordinating with appropriate system architects/engineers to resolve any issues or troubleshoot M&S tools being used and provide resolution to obtain the needed capability.

Responsibilities

The candidate will provide critical decision and analytic support for analysis, assessment, and recommendation regarding the development and deployment of tools and systems to counter WMD. They will also assist in overseeing the software development of the Integrated Munitions Effects Assessment tool and perform market research for relevant advances.