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Job Description:
Are you ready to lead the charge in advancing Modeling and Simulation (M&S) across the FAA’s National Airspace System (NAS)? Parsons is seeking a visionary Chief Modeler to lead a team of modelers in developing and executing simulations that evaluate system performance, operational scenarios, and lifecycle impacts across the BNATCS workstreams, including Communication, Surveillance, Automation, and Facilities.
In this role, you will oversee the creation of high-fidelity models and simulations to support critical decision-making for FAA systems. You will ensure consistency, quality, and traceability across all modeling efforts while driving innovation in simulation methodologies. If you’re passionate about leading teams, delivering high-impact solutions, and shaping the future of aviation systems, we want to hear from you!
Duties & Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management - Lead a team of modelers across BNATCS workstreams, including Communication, Surveillance, Automation, and Facilities. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure consistent modeling quality and alignment with FAA requirements. Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for Modeling and Simulation (M&S) activities across the program.
Model Development & Execution - Oversee the creation of high-fidelity models to simulate NAS systems, including Communication (Telco, VoIP), Surveillance (ASR-11, ADS-B, SAI), Automation (ERAM, STARS, TFMS), and Facilities (BIM). Ensure models incorporate key system behaviors, interfaces, and constraints, including latency, availability, scalability, and cybersecurity risks. Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and define data schemas, message sets, and performance budgets for modeled systems.
Simulation Execution - Lead the development and execution of simulations to test operational scenarios, stress conditions, and fault tolerance across NAS systems. Perform trade studies to evaluate design alternatives and optimize system performance, reliability, and lifecycle costs. Ensure simulation outputs are calibrated to lab data from FAA facilities, including the William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC).
Analysis & Decision Support - Analyze simulation results to provide actionable insights for system design, operational planning, and lifecycle management. Develop statistical models and Monte Carlo simulations to assess system reliability, scalability, and risk mitigation strategies. Present findings to FAA stakeholders and support decision-making processes with data-driven recommendations.
Digital Thread Integration - Ensure models are integrated with requirements management tools (DOORS/Jama), test repositories, and verification evidence. Establish traceability across models, simulations, and FAA lifecycle artifacts to support gated reviews and certification processes.
Drive innovation in modeling methodologies, simulation tools, and automation workflows.
Develop modeling patterns, libraries, and scripts to improve efficiency and scalability of M&S activities.
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree in Systems, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline; Master’s Degree preferred.
15+ years of experience overall. 10+ years of experience in Modeling and Simulation (M&S) for mission-critical systems.
5+ years of leadership experience managing teams of modelers or engineers.
US Persons required
Proven delivery of simulation outputs for gated reviews and lifecycle decision-making.
Domain experience in FAA/NAS systems, including Communication, Surveillance, Automation, and Facilities.
Familiarity with FAA Systems Engineering Manual (SEM), AMS phases (Concept & Requirements, Investment Analysis, Solution Implementation, In-Service Management), and typical JRC evidence.
Safety analysis tooling (e.g., FTA/FMEA tools) and/or STPA experience.
Modeling automation (e.g., Java/Groovy for Cameo, Python for model/report generation); OSLC, OpenMBEE, or ModelCenter pipelines.
Experience with IV&V, model based testing, simulation (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink), and performance modeling.
Desired Certifications:
INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, OMG certifications (OCUP/OCSMP), or PMI/SAFe credentials.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $144,800.00 - $260,600.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.