Overview
The Analyst (Modelling & Simulation) develops models and simulations to support operational planning, execution, and assessment of joint all-domain operations within a joint HQ.
Key Responsibilities
- - Develops or acquires models and simulations for analytical studies.
- - Determines how modelling and simulation can support the Joint Assessment Division.
- - Develops and executes computer models to simulate real-world processes.
- - Analyses and interprets simulation data.
- - Prepares reports and presentations on findings.
- - Works with operational analysis, wargaming, and data science teams.
- - Prepares written, non-technical reports and briefings.
- - Enables identification of JFCNP requirements for NATO’s Next Generation Modelling and Simulation capability.
- - Develops and maintains a network of modelling and simulation professionals.
- - Implements and maintains best practice for management of models and simulations.
- - Participates in NATO Science and Technology Research groups.
- - Participates in lessons learned process.
- - Undertakes work as part of a project team or working group.
Required Experience
- - Proven professional experience conducting operational analysis/operational research.
- - Proven professional experience developing or applying models and simulations.
- - Proven professional experience using systems modelling languages (e.g., SysML).
- - Proven professional experience using simulation software (e.g., Simio, Simul8, FlexSim, AnyLogic, VenSim, STORM, JTLS).
- - Proven professional experience using programming tools (e.g., Matlab, C++, Python).
Qualifications
- University Degree in operations research, military operations research, mathematics, statistics or related numerate discipline, computer science, business administration, engineering, economics, public administration, business process engineering or related discipline and 2 years function related experience, OR Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.
