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Modeling and Simulation Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security? As a Modeling and Simulation ( M & S ) Engineer, you will design and implement advanced models to evaluate system performance and support strategic decision-making.

You'll play a pivotal role in advancing defense missions by c ond ucting modeling to support DoD force sizing, shaping, and capability analysis. Your analytical work will support the acquisition community in making smarter, data-driven investment choices for next-generation warfare technologies. Along the way, you'll sharpen your abilities in critical thinking, data analysis, and operational assessment, while gaining hands-on experience in M&S of DoD systems.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

+ 5+ years of experience performing modeling and quantitative analysis, including discrete event simulation, agent-based modeling, network simulations, physics-based modeling, Markov decision processes, Hidden Markov models, Stochastic processes, and Monte Carlo and bootstrap met hods

+ 5+ years of experience working in government organizations or a DoD acquisition program

+ Experience with reinforcement learning and deep reinforcement learning

+ Experience working with several object-oriented programming languages and environments such as Python, Java, C++, C#, R, MATLAB, and Simulink, and using campaign or mission-level M&S tools such as the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model ( STORM ) or Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling ( AFSIM )

+ Experience developing analytic study plans to answer strategic questions, developing and briefing materials for senior management, and applying a variety of analytical and computational met hods, including classical and modern statistics, differential equations, linear algebra, and optimization of using liner or mixed-integer programming

+ Ability to be proactive with assigned tasks and learn and apply new met hods as required by the analysis

+ Ability to effectively and clearly communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients

+ Ability to work collaboratively and independently, demonstrating initiative to complete complex tasks

+ Secret clearance

+ Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics ( STEM ) field

Nice If You Have:

+ Experience in multi-domain defense simulations, including air, space, missile defense, or cyber

+ Experience supporting operational efforts through M & S development

+ Experience working with large-scale distributed simulations

+ Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Possession of excellent problem-solving skills

+ Top Secret clearance

+ Master's degree in a STEM field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

+ If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.

+ If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.