Modeling & Simulation / IV&V Lead

Overview Apogee is seeking a Modeling & Simulation / IV&V Lead to support the mission of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. In this senior-level leadership position, you'll guide operations, overseeing the development, evaluation, and validation of modeling and simulation capabilities used to characterize adversary threat systems and engagement scenarios.

Your expertise in M&S and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) will be critical to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of intelligence assessments that inform national security decisions. ****Contingent Upon Contract Award**** Responsibilities Lead development and oversight of M&S programs that characterize adversary threat systems and engagement scenarios Define verification and validation strategies for M&S tools to ensure accuracy and compliance with government requirements Review and evaluate vendor solutions for correctness, performance, and suitability for intended uses Coordinate with stakeholders to confirm M&S outputs meet analytic and operational needs Prepare detailed technical reports on M&S assumptions, limitations, and results Assess and guide prototype modeling and simulation capabilities to support the evaluation of adversary capabilities Conduct formal independent verification & validation to support the evaluation and acceptance of vendor solutions Guide the development and management of modeling and simulation programs that enable detailed characterization of adversary threat systems Guide the development and management of modeling and simulation programs that enable detailed characterization of engagement scenarios Evaluate solutions to verify proper implementation and compliance of M&S systems to meet all government requirements Evaluate solutions to confirm accurate results and validate the M&S systems to meet the needs of the expected users Maintain the existing automated test suite utilizing Python or other government-approved languages Develop new automated test scripts to ensure a minimum of 95% of regression-based deficiencies are identified within the designated testing environments Document software anomalies and track defect resolutions to closure within the government's designated JIRA Independently validate developer fixes during government-directed product line test evaluations Lead the planning, design, and execution of comprehensive test strategies for M&S systems Define test objectives, scope, and acceptance criteria for modeling and simulation capabilities Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test procedures for M&S verification and validation Coordinate test activities across multiple stakeholders and development teams Establish verification methodologies to ensure M&S systems are built correctly according to specifications Establish validation methodologies to ensure M&S systems produce accurate and credible results Conduct configuration management and version control of M&S baselines and test artifacts Perform technical assessments of M&S fidelity, accuracy, and credibility Evaluate M&S assumptions, simplifications, and limitations Assess the appropriateness of M&S tools for specific mission applications Conduct sensitivity analysis to understand the impact of input parameters on M&S outputs Perform uncertainty quantification and error analysis for M&S results Validate M&S outputs against real-world data, test data, and subject matter expert assessments Compare and cross-validate results from multiple M&S tools and approaches Identify and document M&S discrepancies, defects, and non-conformances Track defect resolution and verify fixes are properly implemented Conduct regression testing to ensure new changes do not introduce defects Maintain automated test suites to enable continuous verification of M&S capabilities Achieve minimum 95% detection rate for regression-based deficiencies through automated testing Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and infrastructure Implement continuous integration and continuous testing practices for M&S development Create test data sets, scenarios, and benchmarks for M&S verification and validation Develop synthetic test cases that stress M&S capabilities and boundary conditions Establish test environments that replicate operational conditions Coordinate with M&S developers to understand system design and implementation details Review M&S code, algorithms, and data structures for correctness and efficiency Assess adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines Conduct peer reviews and technical inspections of M&S deliverables Evaluate M&S documentation for completeness, accuracy, and clarity Verify that M&S systems meet all functional and non-functional requirements Validate M&S performance against specified metrics and benchmarks Assess M&S scalability, reliability, and maintainability Evaluate M&S user interfaces, workflows, and usability Conduct acceptance testing to support government decision-making on M&S system deployment Prepare independent assessment reports documenting V&V findings and recommendations Present V&V results to government leadership and technical stakeholders Provide objective, unbiased assessments of M&S readiness for operational use Identify risks associated with M&S usage and recommend mitigation strategies Guide the development of M&S for threat system characterization Support modeling of adversary sensor systems, weapons systems, and platforms Assist in development of engagement scenario simulations Qualifications Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Eligible for TS/SCI; able to obtain and maintain required clearances.

Education: Master’s degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. Years of Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in modeling and simulation, weapon system analysis, or related technical domains. An additional 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Master’s degree; or 4 additional years plus a Bachelor’s degree.

Experience with M&S frameworks, verification and validation methodologies, and threat modeling. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills. Location:Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OH On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site Travel: Occasional