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AFSIM Modeling and Simulation Specialist

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
$145,000.00 / yr
United States, Virginia, Reston
Sep 02, 2025
Title: AFSIM Modeling and Simulation Specialist Location: Reston, VA (20170) Duration: 3 months Contract to Hire Clearance: Top secret Job Description: Seeking an Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration & Modeling (AFSIM) Modeling and Simulation Specialist to support extensive high visibility Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) efforts. Are you interested in working in a high-tech company on cutting edge technology to help solve national security problems? Do you want to be challenged every day supporting world class research and development? If so, DCS may be the place for you! DCS is an employee owned organization known for creating agile technology solutions across the U.S. Defense, Aerospace, Human Factors, and Security markets. As a member of our team, you will support defense technologies along with research and development in Reston, VA, having opportunities to work in a dynamic environment, with state of the art simulation technologies, simulation integration experts, and experienced military Subject Matter Experts (SME). Our work focuses on conducting capability assessments for emerging military technologies and ensuring related tools and methodologies are suitable to inform Department of Defense (DoD) decision makers. Must-haves: U.S. Citizenship Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility Ability to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information Required Skills: U.S. Citizenship Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility BS degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical discipline At least 5 years of related analysis experience At least 2 years of hands-on experience with AFSIM scenarios and models Excellent written and verbal English communications skills Scripting or programming experience Ability to work well in team environments Ability to travel as required Preferred or Nice-to-have Skills MS degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical discipline Active security clearance, Top Secret/SCI or higher Experience with STK, JMP, Python, C++, or R Familiarity with modern military systems, both foreign and domestic Experience: At least 5 years of related analysis experience, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience with AFSIM scenarios and models. Industry Experience: Defense, Aerospace, and Security markets, with a focus on national security problems and cutting-edge technology. Education Requirements: BS degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical discipline. Essential Job Functions: As an AFSIM Modeling & Simulation Specialist, you could expect to: Construct military models and entities of varying complexity in AFSIM. Provide dynamic scripting techniques to produce modeled entity actions/interactions in AFSIM. Create and enhance operationally relevant scenarios that accurately represent actions, reactions, and interactions between entities in the AFSIM simulation. Contribute to the development and execution of MS&A study plans to be conducted using AFSIM. Collaborate with subject matter experts, such as pilots and technologists, to identify requirements for system implementation in AFSIM. Coordinate with team members to contribute to execution of analysis of studies, analyze AFSIM results, and prepare and present study findings. Collaborate with agile AFSIM software development teams to build and enhance MS&A solutions. Collaborate with study leads and customer stakeholders to identify study requirements and develop relevant technical approaches. Required Skills: Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. Must have active TS clearance with SCI eligibility. At least a BS degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical discipline and at least 5 years of related analysis experience. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information: TS level U.S. DoD security clearance. At least 2 years of hands-on experience creating AFSIM scenarios and models for engagement and/or mission level studies. Excellent written and verbal English communications skills. Ability to apply the scientific method to diverse MS&A efforts. Scripting or programming experience. Ability to work well in team environments. Ability to travel, as required. Desired Skills: MS in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical discipline. Active security clearance, Top Secret/SCI or higher. Experience with any of the following: STK, JMP, Python, C++, or R. Familiarity with modern military systems, both foreign and domestic.