DoD Simulation Analyst

Fort Shafter, Honolulu, HIPosition Title: DoD Simulation AnalystWhat You'll Be OwningWe are looking for a Simulation Analyst to work on‑site with a client on a high‑impact defense innovation project. In this role, you will serve as a technical simulation expert responsible for configuring, adapting, troubleshooting, and enhancing advanced military simulation capabilities. Your work will directly support the client's wargaming, experimentation, analysis, training, and operational decision‑making activities.As a liaison between the customer's mission and analysis needs and the simulation system's configuration and model behavior, you will help customers translate operational questions into executable simulation scenarios. You will also extend or modify simulation models and scenario configurations as needed, identify performance or fidelity issues, and gather actionable feedback on the product.QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science or a related field; graduate‑level degree preferredOver 5 years of experience in simulation, preferably for military applicationsProficient in configuring and operating complex military simulations, with a solid understanding of scenario design, entity behavior, force representation, terrain/environment effects, and simulation run controlExperience in building repeatable scenarios, managing configuration baselines, creating scenario variants, and documenting changes effectivelyAbility to diagnose model behavior, identify data issues, troubleshoot run‑time failures, resolve integration problems, and address performance bottlenecksPractical experience with scripting, data files, configuration management, version control, issue tracking, logs, telemetry, and reproducible defect reportingCapable of collaborating with operators, analysts, planners, trainers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to clarify mission context and translate operational language into technical requirementsExperienced in documenting assumptions, limitations, data pedigree, measures, uncertainties, and risks related to interpretationSkilled in converting field observations into clear bug reports, feature requests, acceptance criteria, and roadmap recommendationsAble to operate in a military customer environment, adhering to classification and data‑handling rules while maintaining customer trustPossess active or eligible security clearance, as required by contractNice to HaveExperience in military wargaming, campaign analysis, mission‑level simulation, constructive simulation, or agent‑based simulationKnowledge of verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A), model validation, data pedigree, or documentation for analysis credibilityProficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, C#, Lua, SQL, or other domain‑specific configuration languagesExperience with simulation interoperability or distributed simulation concepts, including High‑Level Architecture (HLA), Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), Test and Evaluation Collaboration Environment (TENA), or equivalent proprietary architecturesFamiliarity with military operations, joint/coalition planning, force structure, command and control, weapons and sensors, logistics, or mission analysisPay Range$140,000 — $225,000 USDGRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.BenefitsRobust health plan including medical, dental, and visionHealth Savings Account with company contributionAnnual Paid Time Off and Paid HolidaysPaid Parental Leave401(k) with generous company matchTraining and Development OpportunitiesAward ProgramsVariety of Company‑Sponsored EventsEEO StatementGRVTY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com or call 703‑544‑7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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