Sr Systems Analyst SME

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Senior Systems Analyst / Subject Matter Expert

Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position:

• The Senior Systems Analyst / Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides senior-level analytical, technical, and advisory support for the planning, integration, execution, and sustainment of synthetic, virtual, and Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) training capabilities. The individual applies deep domain expertise in synthetic environments, modeling and simulation, and system-of-systems integration to support decision-making and program execution.
• Responsibilities include conducting advanced system and operational analyses of synthetic environment capabilities; assessing interoperability, performance, scalability, and alignment with Army training and readiness objectives; and developing recommendations, briefings, reports, and courses of action (COAs) for Government leadership. The Senior Systems Analyst / SME supports requirements analysis, system integration activities, performance metrics development, and risk identification and mitigation related to synthetic environment capabilities.
• Additional duties include supporting development and review of technical documentation, acquisition and program artifacts, and integration strategies; advising Government stakeholders on synthetic environment best practices, standards, and emerging technologies; and supporting working groups, technical interchange meetings, architecture reviews, and senior-level briefings. The role collaborates closely with program managers, systems and software engineers, test engineers, data and visual engineers, network and RF engineers, and cybersecurity personnel to ensure synthetic environment solutions are interoperable, secure, and aligned with PM Synthetic Environment objectives.
• The Senior Systems Analyst / SME serves as a trusted advisor, provides subject matter leadership, mentors junior staff, and supports continuous improvement across synthetic environment systems, processes, and program execution.

Requirements (Years of experience, Education, Certifications):

• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Modeling & Simulation, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting systems analysis, modeling and simulation, synthetic environments, or technical advisory roles within a DoD or Federal environment
• Demonstrated experience with:
  
  
  
  • Synthetic environments and LVC integration
  • System-of-systems analysis and interoperability assessment
  • Development of technical analyses, reports, and executive briefings
  • Performance metrics and capability assessments
  • Advisory support to senior Government leadership
  
  
  
  
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Nice to Have (skills that are not required, but nice to have):

• Experience supporting modeling and simulation programs, or large-scale training environments
• Familiarity with:
  
  
  
  • LVC architectures and interoperability standards
  • Synthetic training environments and simulation frameworks
  • Army training doctrine and readiness constructs
  
  
  
  
• Prior experience serving as a recognized SME in synthetic environments, modeling & simulation, or training system integration

This is a full-time position paying a base salary, full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

OST is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.