Software Analyst-DTRA
EM Key Solutions Inc
- Fort Belvoir, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provides critical decision and analytic support to the Nuclear Technologies directorate (NT) within the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) for wargaming, assessments, demonstration, analysis, development, and other decision-making in evaluating systems to counter WMD and counter-threat networks.
- Supervises the software development of new wargaming capabilities and their conversion into software requirements.
- Performs market research for relevant advances and materials.
- Recommends architectural and deployment configurations.
- Oversees progressive development and evaluates deliverable functionality and materials.
- Manages government accreditation, classification, and validation processes for the MINES deployment and supervises/manages technical MINES development.
- Develops knowledge regarding a stipulated issue by analyzing complex data sets and identifying actionable trends and problems.
- Uses appropriate methods to creatively explore, mine, analyze, and manipulate data sets ranging in size from sparse to petabytes and type (e.g., small number of .pdf text reports, Excel spreadsheets, and .csv files to repositories of image or audio data).
- Interprets results from multiple sources using various techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining, analysis, and learning techniques.
- Designs, develops, and implements technical solutions in support of concurrent analysis.
- Travel up to 10%
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, software engineering, or a related field involving software development.
- 2-3 years of experience in an engineering or scientific function; Requires proficiency in agile software development process, e.g., concepts like Kubernetes, GraphQL, MongoDB, and restful APIs.
- Experience with computer programming and familiarity with various programming languages that allow data exploration through visualization, developing analytic software and models, or creating customized solutions such as scripts and dashboards.
- Experience with M&S integration and execution support, including supporting analysis, review, and assessment of key performance parameters and coordinating with appropriate system architects/engineers to resolve any issues, troubleshoot M&S tools being used, and provide resolution to obtain the needed capability.
- Experience with wargame design, operation, and analysis; simulation integration; and data analytics and visualization; Demonstrated experience developing and executing substantial wargaming and/or defense analysis projects with government sponsors.
- Skilled in using personal computers and standard office automation systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, M/S Project).
- DOD TS clearance or ability to receive a TS clearance; SCI eligible.
- Must have a DOD SECRET clearance to start.
- TS/SCI Clearance
- Master's in data science, computer science, software engineering, applied mathematics, or related technical curriculum.
- 2 years of project programming and data visualization experience.
- Knowledge of systems or models in wargame analysis or M&S and an understanding of data visualization for DOD wargames and analysis. Experience with different variations of M&S tools, which include Human-in-the-loop, discrete event, system dynamic, and geospatial programs.
- Experience in government or private analytical organizations focusing on capability development or resource planning supporting DoD, Joint, or Military Department planning and execution.
- The ability to translate requirements and observations into clearly defined written products (briefings, reports, White Papers) in short timeframes.