STORM Campaign Modeler

Job description

Overview The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) has an immediate opening in the Science, Systems, and Sustainment Division (S3D) for a Synthetic Theater Operations Model (STORM) Campaign Modeler. The ideal candidate is an experienced researcher with an eagerness to learn how to conduct modeling and simulation analysis of large-scale military operations to assess the benefits and limitations of weapons systems, tactics and other warfighting issues. Responsibilities: Specific research-related activities expected of this position include: - Work collaboratively with an integrated team of analysts using the Synthetic Theater Operations Model (STORM) and other analytic tools executing campaign- and mission-level simulations supporting quantitative and qualitative analysis of combat operations. - Employ statistical analysis and data processing methods to interpret and analyze large simulation output datasets, identify significant model behaviors, and communicate key insights to decision-makers. - Work independently and collaboratively on analyses supporting operational plan development, system trade-off studies, operational risk assessments, and other military service-specific studies....