As an analytics professional, you’re excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you’re fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. If you care about moving a mission forward as much as advancing the field of data science, this is the opportunity for you. Your deep data science expertise and consulting mindset, coupled with an original approach to your work will help clients and stakeholders make sense of their dat... more details
Cyber Threat Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Lead
The Opportunity:
As an analytics professional, you’re excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you’re fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. If you care about moving a mission forward as much as advancing the field of data science, this is the opportunity for you.
Your deep data science?expertise and consulting mindset, coupled with an original approach to your work will help clients and stakeholders make sense of their data and encourage actionable results. We’re looking for someone like you to lead complex data exploration and analytics projects through your experience with?modeling and simulations in support of?cyber operations. You will be focused on facilitating wargaming efforts, shaping force structure requirements, and supporting operational planning.
As an advanced data scientist and researcher on our?Strategic Innovation team, you’ll learn and apply innovative?modeling and simulation methodologies to make a real-world impact on?how our cyber forces man, train, and equip for the future. You’ll grow your skills in?data science, AI, machine learning, operationalization, predictive modeling, and more. We’ll keep you sharp and moving forward in your career, with access to?online courses, the latest tools, and resources to support best practices.?
You can shape the future of analytics as a leader in your field. If you wish, you will have opportunities to patent, publish, and present at conferences. By supporting this mission and working with other top tier talent at Booz Allen, you’ll have an opportunity to grow your skills while guiding a team that serves critical missions from end to end.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:??
15+ years of experience across modeling and simulation, Cyber Operational Forces, and Joint Staff Programming to support cyber force structure requirement planning
Experience with the direct application of modeling and simulation work
Experience in statistical and general-purpose programming languages for M&S and data analysis such as Python and R
Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis in support of developing predictive data models, such as Monte-Carlo Simulation, Distribution Fitting, Regression Analysis, and Neural Networks
Experience with the Annual Joint Assessment, submitting analysis to CAPE, providing input to the Chairman’s Risk Assessment, or the Joint Staff Defense Planning Scenarios
Experience with the Cyber Operating Forces, USCYBERCOM, or their components
Experience with wargames, simulation software or models for developing realistic threat scenarios
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Bachelor’s degree
IA-T2 Certification, including CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+CE, CND, or SSCP
Nice If You Have:??
Experience with modeling and simulation in support of military applications
Knowledge of cyber operations, cyber force structure, cyber threats, or cyber wargaming
Knowledge of defense or intelligence data sources and analytic tools
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including threat vectors, vulnerabilities, and defense mechanisms, is crucial for analyzing cyber threats
Ability to work independently and discover avenues for success
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Engineering
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Clearance:???
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
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Grow With Us
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A Place Where You Belong
Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity.?Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity?means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.
Support Your Well-Being
Our?comprehensive benefits package?includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.
Your Candidate Journey
At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all.?Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources?so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.
Compensation
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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $125,500.00 to $285,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Work Model
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- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
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