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# Systems Analyst

- **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC
- **Location:** North Laurel, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $245,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Analysis, Simulation Software, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Drilldown
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18594439/Systems-Analyst-Maryland-Laurel

## About the Role

* Have a BS degree in systems engineering, computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, engineering, physics, mathematics, or other related technical degree.
 * Have at least 3 years of professional experience performing systems analysis focused on modeling and simulation (M&S).
 * Have experience applying constructive modeling and simulation (M&S) techniques.
 * Possess strong speaking and writing skills.
 * Are able to organize tasks, collaborate with others and coordinate your work across multiple concurrent projects.
 * Are willing and able to travel periodically, including short duration visits to sponsor offices and supporting contractor sites.
 * Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

 * An MS in an engineering or a closely related field.
 * Have demonstrated experience executing an analysis study process including problem formulation, analysis setup, simulation runs and results analysis.
 * Have demonstrated experience in presenting the results of an analysis study to interested parties and justifying the results.
 * Have experience in Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) and related mission simulation tools.
 * Have experience with running on computing grids and using its supporting infrastructure.
 * Have experience with DoW air and missile defense kill chains and analysis.

## Description

Are you interested in taking ground-breaking concepts and turning them into ambitious new capabilities that solve the most vexing integrated defense problems of our nation?, * Lead the full lifecycle of analysis studies, including problem formulation, simulation setup, execution, and rigorous results analysis.

 * Utilize constructive modeling and simulation techniques to build and refine complex mission models, leveraging tools such as AFSIM and other mission-critical simulation software.
 * Perform deep-dive analysis on defensive kill chains to support mission effectiveness and decision-making.
 * Translate complex simulation data into actionable insights through high-quality technical reports and professional presentations to stakeholders and sponsors.