MANTECH seeks a self-motivated, career and customer-oriented Modeling and Simulation, Combat Forces Assessment Model (CFAM) Specialist. This is an onsite position performing Modeling & Simulation (M&S) functions at AF/A5/7 Global Munitions at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for the development and reporting of Air Force Munitions Requirements in support of the SoW Munitions Requirements Process (MRP).  This includes running the Combat Forces Assessment Model (CFAM) while conducting campaign-level analysis. You will be a key player in M&S functions and operations through designing, developing and presenting results of theater level analysis as prescribed by the MRP Implementation Guidance.

Responsibilities include but are 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

• Leading and assisting in the development of analysis plans for trade-off studies of Air Force munitions requirements, modernization, and new acquisitions. Typical studies include munitions capability, requirements, and inventory analyses.  Additional studies include munitions acquisition analyses, and inclusion on future aircraft munitions carriage.

• Using available data, subject matter expert knowledge, and best judgement, create and maintain input data for Combat Forces Assessment Model (CFAM) and work with other computer simulations

• Run CFAM and analyze output data. Verify and validate the results

• Present analysis of CFAM 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 CFAM, air combat analysis, and AF/A5/7 analytic capability

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

• Travel up to 25% within the continental United States and overseas to include Germany, and South Korea

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, or related engineering and 5 years of modeling and simulation experience

• Experience in software programming skills

• Experience in Linear Programming

• Experience in data analysis, identifying trends in multi-variate data

• Experience using Microsoft Office products (ex. Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 experience in the US Air Force or other military service

• Graduate degree in Operations Research/Mathematics/Linear and Nonlinear Optimization

• Experience in modeling & simulation of modern combat aircraft, other airborne systems, and weapons employment and effectiveness at the campaign level

• Experience developing study 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

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen and have a current and active, Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret with SCI clearance

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

• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers