Modeling & Simulation Analyst

Location: Norfolk, VAEmployment Type: Full-TimeClearance: Active Secret ClearanceAERMOR is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Analyst to support Navy operational test and evaluation efforts. In this role, you will apply statistical analysis and Modeling & Simulation (M&S) methodologies to help assess system performance, support test planning, and contribute to mission-focused decision-making. You will work alongside government and contractor teams to develop test strategies, evaluate simulation data, and support Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) activities for Navy programs.This position is based in Norfolk, VA and requires on-site support.Responsibilities

• Support Mission Based Test Design (MBTD) activities, including mission and requirements analysis.
• Analyze operational and simulation data to assess system performance and support test objectives.
• Support the development and evaluation of statistical test designs.
• Perform statistical analyses, including hypothesis testing, regression modeling, and other analytical techniques.
• Support Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) efforts for Modeling & Simulation tools and systems.
• Review V&V plans and reports to determine whether simulation data is sufficient to support accreditation decisions.
• Develop M&S Accreditation Plans and supporting documentation.
• Identify critical measures, response variables, and operational conditions that support testing objectives.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and technical teams to support test planning and execution.
• Prepare technical reports, analyses, and briefings for program stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field.
• Experience applying statistical analysis methods to testing, experimentation, system evaluation, or operational analysis efforts.
• Experience performing statistical analyses using techniques such as hypothesis testing, regression analysis, or predictive modeling.
• Experience using one or more statistical analysis tools such as JMP, R, MATLAB, SAS, or Design-Expert.
• Experience supporting Modeling & Simulation Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively with government, military, and contractor personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or supporting Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) test and evaluation programs, including Developmental Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), or Contractor Test (CT) activities.
• Familiarity with Navy acquisition processes and operational testing organizations.
• Knowledge of Mission Based Test Design (MBTD) methodologies.
• Experience with Navy operations, tactical systems, or military mission analysis.
• Experience developing automated data analysis scripts, workflows, or database-driven reporting solutions.
• Familiarity with advanced statistical techniques such as mixed models, penalized regression, logistic regression, recursive partitioning, or machine learning approaches.

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