The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

Group W provides wargaming, warfare modeling and simulation, software development, data analytics, and operations research/system analysis support to the national security mission. As a leader in the fields of campaign, mission, and wargaming analysis we embrace the cycle of research paradigm, continually seeking to improve the multi-method application of tools, data, methods, and techniques to generate credible and resilient insights to inform decisions on the Department’s most challenging issues spanning CONOPs, acquisitions, force structures, tactics, and strategies. Group W is the developer and maintainer of the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM), the authoritative M&S tool accepted by the Joint Analytic Community for analysis of theater-level, multi-domain, joint warfare. Similarly, we developed and manage the Standard Wargame Integration and Facilitation Tool (SWIFT) for OSW as an adaptable environment to support joint force combatants’ wargaming requirements.

We have an upcoming need for a Threat Systems Support Analyst to provide onsite support at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

The candidate will support the Joint Staff J-8 Warfare Analysis Division (WAD) Modeling team to update platform and weapon system modeling data for the Synthetic Operations Research Model (STORM) and the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM). Responsibilities include: review, research, characterize, and monitor at least 100 blue and red platforms and systems performance daily; develop, refresh, and integrate improved modeling data into existing models, working in partnership with a dedicated WAD modeling team; acquire, interpret, synthesize, and leverage intelligence resources to inform performance modeling of adversary capabilities. Perform ad-hoc efforts related to J8 WAD’s modeling and simulation effort, and develop and update products to inform J8 WAD’s net assessments focusing on threat systems and potential adversary reactions.

Required:

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree or additional 4 years of education can be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• 8+ years of experience related to one or more of the following:
  • Military or operations research-related field
  • Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE)
  • Force and capability development
  • Intelligence collection and analysis
• 8+ additional years of experience working with DoW stakeholders to collect, maintain, and refine complex datasets.
• Adept with interfacing with clients.
• Demonstrated expertise in Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Desired Qualifications:

• 1+ year of demonstrated ability leading DoW analytic and/or operations research teams, or prior Military Service.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. VA Pay Transparency Salary range: $115k – $145k