Description SAIC is seeking a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Analyst to support the US Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFAMS) program at the US Air Forces Europe / Air Forces Africa (U-A) Warfare Center (UAWC) in RAF Lakenheath, UK. AFAMS is the premier agency responsible for implementation, integration, and development of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) standards that support the US Air Force, Department of Defense, and mission partners facilitating all-domain Warfighter training across the full spectrum of conflict. The role of this position is to conduct the initial setup and subsequent continued operations of a new FENIX (F-35 Emulated Non-OFP Interoperability Xperience) site in RAF Lakenheath, UK. This site's mission is to enable F-35 all-domain joint and coalition tactical training utilizing the FENIX simulator to US, allied, and partner-nation warfighters spanning the United States European Command (USEUCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR). Duties of the Modeling & Simulation Analyst will include: - Provide M&S services and support for all federations, models, and systems in preparation for, during, and after events, including but not limited to training of augmentation personnel; testing; configuration management; functional/operational support; system integration; troubleshooting/debugging; system software and hardware support; and database development, modification, and maintenance (including but not limited to unit, terrain, visual and entity databases). - As used herein, "events" refers to all activities that require M&S services or support to include but are not limited to exercises; mission rehearsals; threat, functional, operational, risk reduction and integration tests; and training missions and events. - Identify and submit innovative M&S solutions to enhance existing capabilities. - Review test plans and define/develop test benches for software libraries. - Ensure models and simulations comply with UAWC Information Assurance and network security protocols. - Provide M&S support and expertise in the following domain/mission areas (potentially at multiple locations/instances simultaneously): - F-35 FENIX - Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) - Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE) - Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) - Advanced Simulation Technology Inc. (ASTi) Server (VOISUS) - Provide support for all models, maps, underlays, and terrain databases in preparation for, during, and after events. - For the domain / mission areas identified above, prepare, coordinate, and present briefings and lead discussions with a wide range of audiences as requested by the Government. Travel - Initial requirements for travel will be up to 20% with travel requirements reducing to 10% or below once operations are established. Additional Benefits - Dependent on personal eligibility and/or meeting length of employment requirements - Individual Logistics Support at RAF Lakenheath, including: - Commissary - Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) - Local Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) services - Military banking services - Military Postal Service - Vehicle registration - Purchase of petroleum and oil (POL) products - DoD Education Activity (DoDEA) schools for minor dependents on a space-available basis - Emergency medical and dental services on a space-available basis - Reimbursement for minor dependent education at the duty location - Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) at the Group 3 rate - Relocation to/from United Kingdom Qualifications - US Citizen and Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance. - DoDM 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification. - Expert-level knowledge and experience in Next Generation Threat System (NGTS). - Degree in Computer Science or a comparable computer related or IT degree. - Bachelor's and 9 yrs, Master's and 7; or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree. - Highly proficient in and shall possess the necessary certifications and credentials needed to effectively operate the M&S federations, models, systems, and their associated components. - Experience working in a distributed environment using both Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) and High-Level Architecture (HLA) protocols. - Understanding of TCP/User Datagram Protocol (UDP) network communication. - Understanding of Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast networking. Desired Experience/Qualifications: - Familiarity with F-35 FENIX. - Familiarity with C++ programming. - In-depth knowledge of Windows and/or Linux system administration and scripting. - Experience developing engineering network solutions and technical diagrams, as well as providing port and protocol information for specified systems. - Experience with Advanced Simulation Technology Inc. (ASTi) Server (VOISUS). - Experience with M&S federation tools such as Joint Simulation Protocol Analyzer (JSPA), DIS-Filter, and/or JLVC Analysis Workstation (JAWS). - Familiarity with VMWare and the creation and use of virtual machines. - Proficient using MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams. - Experience working in a virtual computing environment. - Experience using networking tools such as Wireshark and Netlink. - Understand of basic computer hardware maintenance. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2410784 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability