Expert Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Engineer

Drive the Future of GEOINT Through Advanced Modeling and Analysis

We are looking for an expert-level Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) Engineer to lead the development and application of advanced modeling techniques in support of analysts, mission stakeholders, and warfighters. This role plays a critical part in defining and analyzing system and data requirements to improve NGA’s business and mission processes—ensuring the delivery of timely and accurate geospatial intelligence (GEOINT).

What You’ll Do:

• Lead High-Impact MS&A Activities
  Guide and conduct advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making across NGA’s business and mission functions.

• Model Complex Systems and Architectures
  Develop models of NGA’s architectures, system requirements, and performance metrics—ensuring alignment with broader NGA and National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) strategies and the future vision for GEOINT.

• Analyze Big Data to Identify Trends and Patterns
  Oversee the design and application of complex models, tools, and algorithms to extract insights and patterns from large-scale datasets.

• Support Trade Studies and Capability Assessments
  Create simulations to evaluate alternatives, assess performance and design trade-offs, and explore new capabilities—providing data-driven recommendations for system deployment within existing NSG architectures and cloud environments.

• Provide Technical Leadership and Mentorship
  Guide and mentor teams of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level MS&A Engineers, ensuring quality, consistency, and innovation across all modeling efforts.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related STEM field

  • OR an additional:

    • 4 years of relevant experience with no degree

    • 2 years of relevant experience with a non-STEM degree

• Experience:

  • 18+ years of experience in government or industry, modeling large, complex System-of-Systems or Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) environments in cloud, on-premise, or hybrid settings

  • Experience developing and using modeling tools in cloud environments

• Clearance:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI access and pass a polygraph

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced Education:

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related STEM field

• Technical Skills & Expertise:

  • Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and processes

  • Experience with machine learning techniques and tools

  • Expert-level experience in Operations Research

  • MS&A experience involving:

    • Cloud-based technologies

    • Structured and unstructured Big Data

    • Automation, augmentation, and artificial intelligence solutions

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.