Modeling & Simulation / IV&V Lead

Overview:

Apogee is seeking a Modeling & Simulation / IV&V Lead to support the mission of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. In this senior-level leadership position, you'll guide operations, overseeing the development, evaluation, and validation of modeling and simulation capabilities used to characterize adversary threat systems and engagement scenarios. Your expertise in M&S and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) will be critical to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of intelligence assessments that inform national security decisions. 

 

 

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Responsibilities:

• Lead development and oversight of M&S programs that characterize adversary threat systems and engagement scenarios
• Define verification and validation strategies for M&S tools to ensure accuracy and compliance with government requirements
• Review and evaluate vendor solutions for correctness, performance, and suitability for intended uses
• Coordinate with stakeholders to confirm M&S outputs meet analytic and operational needs
• Prepare detailed technical reports on M&S assumptions, limitations, and results
• Assess and guide prototype modeling and simulation capabilities to support the evaluation of adversary capabilities
• Conduct formal independent verification & validation to support the evaluation and acceptance of vendor solutions
• Guide the development and management of modeling and simulation programs that enable detailed characterization of adversary threat systems
• Guide the development and management of modeling and simulation programs that enable detailed characterization of engagement scenarios
• Evaluate solutions to verify proper implementation and compliance of M&S systems to meet all government requirements
• Evaluate solutions to confirm accurate results and validate the M&S systems to meet the needs of the expected users
• Maintain the existing automated test suite utilizing Python or other government-approved languages
• Develop new automated test scripts to ensure a minimum of 95% of regression-based deficiencies are identified within the designated testing environments
• Document software anomalies and track defect resolutions to closure within the government's designated JIRA
• Independently validate developer fixes during government-directed product line test evaluations
• Lead the planning, design, and execution of comprehensive test strategies for M&S systems
• Define test objectives, scope, and acceptance criteria for modeling and simulation capabilities
• Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test procedures for M&S verification and validation
• Coordinate test activities across multiple stakeholders and development teams
• Establish verification methodologies to ensure M&S systems are built correctly according to specifications
• Establish validation methodologies to ensure M&S systems produce accurate and credible results
• Conduct configuration management and version control of M&S baselines and test artifacts
• Perform technical assessments of M&S fidelity, accuracy, and credibility
• Evaluate M&S assumptions, simplifications, and limitations
• Assess the appropriateness of M&S tools for specific mission applications
• Conduct sensitivity analysis to understand the impact of input parameters on M&S outputs
• Perform uncertainty quantification and error analysis for M&S results
• Validate M&S outputs against real-world data, test data, and subject matter expert assessments
• Compare and cross-validate results from multiple M&S tools and approaches
• Identify and document M&S discrepancies, defects, and non-conformances
• Track defect resolution and verify fixes are properly implemented
• Conduct regression testing to ensure new changes do not introduce defects
• Maintain automated test suites to enable continuous verification of M&S capabilities
• Achieve minimum 95% detection rate for regression-based deficiencies through automated testing
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and infrastructure
• Implement continuous integration and continuous testing practices for M&S development
• Create test data sets, scenarios, and benchmarks for M&S verification and validation
• Develop synthetic test cases that stress M&S capabilities and boundary conditions
• Establish test environments that replicate operational conditions
• Coordinate with M&S developers to understand system design and implementation details
• Review M&S code, algorithms, and data structures for correctness and efficiency
• Assess adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines
• Conduct peer reviews and technical inspections of M&S deliverables
• Evaluate M&S documentation for completeness, accuracy, and clarity
• Verify that M&S systems meet all functional and non-functional requirements
• Validate M&S performance against specified metrics and benchmarks
• Assess M&S scalability, reliability, and maintainability
• Evaluate M&S user interfaces, workflows, and usability
• Conduct acceptance testing to support government decision-making on M&S system deployment
• Prepare independent assessment reports documenting V&V findings and recommendations
• Present V&V results to government leadership and technical stakeholders
• Provide objective, unbiased assessments of M&S readiness for operational use
• Identify risks associated with M&S usage and recommend mitigation strategies
• Guide the development of M&S for threat system characterization
• Support modeling of adversary sensor systems, weapons systems, and platforms
• Assist in development of engagement scenario simulations

Qualifications:

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen 
Clearance: Eligible for TS/SCI; able to obtain and maintain required clearances.

Education: Master’s degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.

Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in modeling and simulation, weapon system analysis, or related technical domains.
• An additional 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Master’s degree; or 4 additional years plus a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with M&S frameworks, verification and validation methodologies, and threat modeling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.

Location:Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OH
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site
Travel: Occasional