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**ManTech** seeks a motivated, career and customer **-** oriented **Senior Operations Research Analyst** to join our team in **Arlington, Va.** This is an onsite position at the **Pentagon,** at the Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF), Office of Studies and Analysis (SAF/SA).

The Senior Operations Research Analyst will work with Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM).

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

+ Conduct and participate in short notice as well as long-term analytical studies and assessments using a variety of tools and techniques to include qualitative, spreadsheet, and computer simulation-based analyses

+ Lead and assist in the development of analysis plans for trade-off studies of Air Force combat aircraft and weapon requirements, modernization, and new acquisitions. Typical studies include, weapon capability analyses, aircraft survivability analyses, current and future combat aircraft inventory requirement analyses, and weapon acquisition analyses

+ Use available data, subject matter expert knowledge, and best judgement, create and maintain input data for computer simulations including, but not limited to, Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM), Brawler Air Combat Simulation, Combat Forces Assessment Model (CFAM), Weapons Effects Analysis and Probability Software (WEAPS), and Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manual (JMEM) Joint Weaponeering System (JWS)

+ Run computer simulations and analyze output data, verify and validate the results, and adjust simulation inputs as required to align output with actual and/or expected results in a real-world environment

+ Present analysis of simulation output to include insights, conclusions, and recommendations in written documents and verbal briefings for review by Air Force decision makers

+ Attend and participate in meetings both locally and at other locations as a subject matter expert on air combat analysis and Air Combat Command Analysis Division’s analytic capability

+ Complete computer based and in person training as required by the government and company policy

Minimum Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree and 2 + years of Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) experience, OR, equivalent years of experience and education in leu of degree

+ Experience using Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) to conduct mission analyses

+ Experience creating, maintaining, and modifying AFSIM code and run sets to address specific analysis questions

+ Experience collecting and establishing the pedigree of input data, conducting risk analysis; model manipulation and modification

Preferred Requirements:

+ Experience in Air Combat (preferably Air-to-Air), fighter aircraft weapons systems, and weapons employment

+ Developing plans that include background, purpose of study, scope/limitations, critical assumptions and constraints, measures of effectiveness, study parameters and variables, methodology description, data requirements and schedule

+ Experience in programming in C/C++, Fortran, R, Python, MATLAB, and SQL and using Microsoft Office products

Clearance Requirements:

+ US Citizenship required and an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility

Physical Requirements:

+ Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%

+ Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.