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Position:Modeling & Simulation Integration Lead

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:14122-MOSSAIC-Alex

# of Openings:1

Auria is seeking aModeling & Simulation (M&S) Integration Leadto support the National Space Defense Center (NSDC) located at Schriever Space Force Base, CO. This is a high-visibility leadership and technical role driving integrated M&S across the space enterprise. The successful candidate will lead a highly motivated team of M&S Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) developing complex orbital simulations for Space Force Tier 1 exercises.

This role requires a proactive leader willing to step outside traditional comfort zones to expand NSDC mission capabilities, coordinate tightly with external organizations, and advocate for NSDC equities within the broader space warfighting domain.This role is ONSITE in Schriever SFB - 720 Irwin Ave. in Colorado Springs.

• Enterprise Integration:Serve as the primary NSDC liaison to external organizations, maintaining "tied-at-the-hip" coordination withUSSPACECOM and S4Sto ensure fully integrated M&S efforts across the space enterprise.
• Mission Advocacy:Champion and protect NSDC equities as the central focal point during joint-agency planning, exercises, and system integration meetings.
• System-of-Systems Integration: Lead the technical integration of diverse operational command and control (C2) tools into federated modeling environments, ensuring seamless data flow, exercise data retrieval, and interoperability across multi-source simulation architectures.
• Operational Simulation:UtilizeSystems Tool Kit (STK)and other simulation software to model real-world engagements, training events, and mission planning operations to expand understanding of the space warfighting domain.
• TTP & Requirements Development:Leverage M&S outputs to support the development of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and establish foundational requirements for future operational Common Operating Picture (COP) tools.
• Team Leadership:Guide, mentor, and direct the day-to-day activities of the M&S analyst team, ensuring deliverables align with NSDC leadership priorities.

• Security Clearance:Active, in-scopeTS/SCIis strictly required.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of6 yearsof prior relevant experience, OR Graduate Degree with a minimum of4 yearsof prior related experience.
• Space Domain Expertise:Strong operational knowledge of space systems, orbital mechanics, and theSpace Domain Awareness (SDA)mission area.
• System Knowledge:Broad understanding of space systems, including DoD, national security space assets, and adversary systems.
• Leadership Capability:Demonstrated experience in a team lead, project management, or external liaison role within a military/joint-agency environment.
• Technical Software:Advanced proficiency with Systems Tool Kit (STK), Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) software, and Systems Modeling software (SysML).
• Platform Experience: Familiarity with enterprise-level space command and control systems, federated database architectures, and distributed training simulation environments.
• Wargaming & Analysis:Proven track record of developing wargame models and integrating real-world data into hypothetical analysis to support Tier 1 exercises.

The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $110,000 - $128,000

August 30, 2026

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.

• Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you’re with us.
• True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
• 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.

• 401(k) Match —Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions . B oth your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.
• Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.

• Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
• Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
• Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.

...and that’s just the beginning!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.