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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for computational modeling scientist in the United States is $111,343.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $137,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Computational Modeling Scientist uses mathematical models, simulations, and computational techniques to analyze complex systems and predict behaviors across various fields, such as physics, biology, engineering, and finance. They develop algorithms, implement numerical methods, and work with large datasets to extract insights. Their role often involves programming, data analysis, and collaboration with researchers to optimize designs or solve scientific and engineering challenges.

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To thrive as a Computational Modeling Scientist, you need a solid background in mathematics, physics, or engineering, proficiency in programming languages like Python or MATLAB, and often a relevant advanced degree (MS or PhD). Expertise with simulation software (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS), high-performance computing systems, and familiarity with version control tools are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, creativity, and effective communication skills help facilitate collaboration and the translation of complex models to actionable insights. These abilities are essential for accurately developing, validating, and interpreting models that drive data-driven decision-making in research and industry.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Computational Modeling Scientist?

As a Computational Modeling Scientist, your daily tasks often include designing and implementing mathematical models or simulations to analyze complex systems, running computational experiments, and refining models based on data analysis. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including scientists, engineers, and sometimes clients, to ensure your models address real-world challenges. Preparing technical documentation, presenting findings, and keeping up with relevant scientific literature are also common parts of the role. The work environment is typically research-focused, either in academic, government, or industrial settings, where teamwork and effective communication are highly valued.
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Infographic showing various Computational Modeling Scientist job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,343 per year, or $53.5 per hour.
Computational Modeling Data Analyst

Computational Modeling Data Analyst

Innovative Reasoning

Quantico, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Provide on-site Computational Modeling Data Analysis, and subject matter expertise in support to Maritime Expeditionary Warfare, Headquarters Marine Corps, Deputy Commandant for Combat Development & Integration, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, located at Quantico, VA.
Responsibilities/Duties:
  • Reporting and Dashboards:
    • Identify and extract essential information from web instances or Excel files.
    • Once identified, data must be shown effectively/efficiently through presentations, working papers, and various dashboard technologies to inform leaders.
  • Simulation modeling and analysis:
    • Apply quantitative data science techniques (statistics, mathematics, computer science, and physics) to analyze naval capability portfolio performance, cost and optimization, multi-objective decision-making, sensitivity analysis.
  • Risk Analysis:
    • Apply Qualitative, quantitative and decision risk analysis techniques for risk identification/evaluation, risk handling, risk monitoring and risk management.
    • Conduct Quantitative Risk Analysis including:
      • Probabilistic Risk Assessment of platform performance, cost, and schedule.
      • Decision Risk Analysis includes applying risk and cost benefit techniques in decision making associated with significant risk or uncertainty.
    • Probability and statistical analysis:
      • Provide analytic process models, including various probability distributions (normal, binomial, Poisson, exponential, lognormal), probabilistic measures of system performance, data summaries (graphical and numerical), confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, regression analysis (single and multiple predictors), single-factor analysis of variance, and basic time-series analysis.

Supplemental Duties:
  • Provide essential actions required to develop relational databases and management systems using Microsoft Excel, Access, or other Department of Defense-approved database tools.
    • Includes extracting information from multiple and diverse large data sets, as well as storing, retrieving, managing, and controlling data.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None

Education:
REQUIRED
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Data Science/Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering.

PREFERRED
  • BS in Computational Modeling & Data Analytics.

Skills/Qualifications and Certifications:
  • Must be comfortable presenting work to audience; must have ability to present and engage in a technical presentation to a non-technical audience.

Experience:
  • Experience in RStudio (preferred), or Python.
  • Experience in building dashboards: Power BI, R Shiny, Tableau, etc.

Location: The primary workplace will be the Marine Corps Combat Development Command, General Raymond G. Davis Center (Bldg. 3300), 3300 Russell Rd, Quantico, VA 22134.
Work Environment:
  • On-site Office Environment, amongst mixed military/civilian/contractor personnel.
  • Employees will be exposed to a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities, and abilities.
  • Remote work may be authorized, in coordination with client.

Physical Demands:
  • Work is generally sedentary; there could be a requirement to assist in moving and repositioning computer systems, servers, and other office equipment weighing no more than 50 pounds per person (e.g., two-man lift 100 lbs.).
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule: Full Time/40 hours per week. Mon-Fri/8 hours a day. Normal working hours are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (0800 - 1600).
License and Other Requirements:
  • Hold a valid US Driver's License, with ability to operate private, and commercial owned motor vehicles (Rental), as required for commuting and travel.
  • Must be able to obtain a contractor's common access card, which will stand as identification for instructors and will enable them to access government owned computer equipment and Non-secure Internet Protocol.

Salary and Benefits: As stated during the interview/hiring process.
Security Clearance: Possess or be eligible to posses an active U.S. Secret level security clearance. As required, obtain a Secure Internet Protocol (SIPR) access token for access to government SIPR computers terminals.
Travel: Travel to other government and/or contractor facilities, and/or ships may be required. Travel may be required on weekends and could include CONUS and OCONUS locations. The exact dates and duration of travel will vary dependent upon location and requirements of individual events to include planning, attendance at meetings, conferences, and/or wargames.
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