Modeler and Scenario Generator with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description This position supports a DARPA Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation initiative for Coalition partners and the United States. This will include the continued development and integration of command-and-control capability in the DARPA Experimentation Node (DEN). Additionally, to conduct a series of warfighting experimentation events leveraging M&S environments in order to identify and share operationally relevant insights to be used in future warfighting plans, research and development opportunities, and joint/coalition integration. This position serves as a Modeler & Scenario Generator who understands the DE2 architecture from a high-level perspective. This M&S Generator should be able to operate entire DE2 Software Suite to generate, execute, and test DE2-enabled LVC experimentation. This individual supports a series of warfighting experimentation events leveraging M&S environments at the DEN. Essential Functions/Job Duties: Generate, test, and debug both Blue/Red force entity Behavior Models and Weapons Models using the Next Generation Threat Simulator (NGTS). Generate, test, and debug new and existing DE2 Scenarios within NGTS. Coordinate with VFDE OPs Team to ensure the operational relevance and realism of generated Behavior/Weapons Models and DE2 Scenarios as well as ingest OPs-provided force laydowns and initial conditions into developed scenarios. Maintain working knowledge of all DE2 Toolboxes and comprising applications. Operate DE2 M&S Tools including but not limited to AST, STK, SPYSE, TSPAR, and SIGMA both independently and in support of NGTS-enabled scenario execution. Operate VFDE-developed Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2) applications enabling interaction with generated DE2 scenarios, including real-time task/COA generation. Leverage modeling and scenario generation expertise to provide support during DE2 testing and execution events. Position requires 75% onsite support in a classified environment. Expected FTE to accomplish above tasking: 100% FTE. Qualifications B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline. Ability to represent successful completion of work in Agile Management systems (e.g. Jira, Confluence, GitLab). Experience with both Windows and Linux. Experience with Docker container-related technologies (i.e. Kubernetes). Nice-to-Haves: Experience with Modeling and Simulation (M&S), particularly Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) M&S. Experience using NGTS. Experience with Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) network protocol. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Experience working together with several different teams to facilitate the orderly execution of a proposed project plan. Other: U.S. Citizenship is required. Security Clearance: Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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