STORM Data Analyst

Group W is hiring!

Position: Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM) Data Analyst

Location: Vienna, VA

Benefits: 100% company paid

Overview: Analyze the output from the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM), a DoD-sponsored and approved campaign simulation. Serve as a modeler-analyst on a dynamic team working out of the National Capital Region area on multiple projects for DoD clients.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• U.S. Citizenship
• DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Preferred:

• 5 years' experience performing campaign modeling and analysis using campaign simulations like STORM, Thunder, and JICM
• Degree from an accredited university in Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics
• Experience performing mission-level modeling and analysis using simulations like AFSIM, EADSIM, and SUPPRESSOR
• Experience operating a Unix/Linux operating system
• Experience with JMP, R, SQL, VBA, Python, C#, Perl, MATLAB, and/or C++
• Experience with the following software (or software that provides the same functionality): gcc, MySQL, GTK+, XML, bison, Microsoft Office API, OpenMap, CVS, and/or gdb
• Experience in the design, development, and implementation of software
• Experience in the management and analysis of large data sets
• Prior military experience, at the theater or component headquarters level
• Familiarity with theater OPLANs and/or Defense Planning Scenarios

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Exercise in-depth knowledge of data analysis techniques on very large, structured databases such as STORM output
• Perform modeling and simulation to support quantitative and qualitative analysis of conventional and unconventional theater operations to inform DoD decision makers
• Work collaboratively with an integrated team of analysts using STORM (or other models) and other DoD analytic products to acquire and/or develop appropriate input data
• Employ in-depth knowledge of modeling/Operations Research techniques to inform a variety of analyses, wargames, exercises, and experiments
• Work independently and collaboratively on assessments supporting OPLAN, CONPLAN, capability trades, systems trades, force structure, and Service-specific studies
• Provide analytic expertise in the creation, presentation, and publication of study reports and briefings
• Support and/or employ other models such as NSS or SEAS to generate and refine analytic data for STORM campaign studies
• Consult and coordinate with team members on system design and functionality

About Group W:

"Great vision without great people is irrelevant." (Jim Collins)

• Are you naturally curious?
• Do you enjoy solving problems and getting to the "right answer"?
• Can you build an argument and then tell a story?
• Can you easily separate and filter out unimportant details to get to the root of a problem?
• Do you have an interest in military history or wargaming?

Group W is a 100% employee-owned company that hires great people to provide analysis, modeling, simulation, wargaming, and research, for visionary clients in government, commercial, and non-governmental entities. Founded in 2004. Group W is comprised of critical thinkers that balance an unconventional culture in support of one of the most conservative, conventional client groups, to bring forward the best ideas and get to "the right answer" through creativity, truth, passion, intellect, and skill.

Group W is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other similarly protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.