Secret Modeling & Simulation Manager

Post Date

Mar 09, 2026

Location

Beavercreek,
Ohio

ZIP/Postal Code

45431
US
May 17, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Managerial / Professional

Req #

CIN-5a9c0c70-8927-40c2-a19f-75d1bd143148

Pay Rate

$144k - $180k (estimate)

Job Description

An employer in the Dayton, Ohio area is seeking a Secret cleared Modeling & Simulation Manager for a direct hire opportunity. This individual will serve as a technical and program leader driving classified foreign threat modeling, simulation, and analysis efforts, including RF/IR sensor modeling, Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), and foreign kinetic weapon systems. The role involves leading and mentoring teams responsible for modeling foreign threat radars, antennas, and communications systems, and performing detailed classified analyses such as detectability and survivability assessments to support future combat scenarios. The manager will also advance and grow classified modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) capabilities and business by leveraging existing contracts and customer relationships, incorporating emerging technologies such as AI/ML, and developing the MS&A talent pipeline. Additionally, this position will act as a senior program manager for major initiatives, overseeing complex engineering and test strategies, risk and performance assessments, and solution development for large scale, highly complex problems, while supervising first line managers and engineering and software development teams. An active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI is required, and the role requires on site presence five days per week.

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Required Skills & Experience

Active Secret Clearance (must be able to obtain TS/SCI)
8+ years of experience with engineering-based modeling, simulation, and analyses, including software development with any engineering programming language
5+ years of experience with signal processing and radar M&S tools
5+ years of experience managing contracts, complex technical solutions, and efforts within the DoD or government sector
Experience as a technical director or chief engineer, leading the technical planning, research, engineering, and integration of projects
Ability to analyze needs and identify viable business development opportunities within the Air Force and broader DoD market space
Ability to engage key stakeholders to discuss company capabilities and services
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or computer science field

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with business development
Ability to work as part of an integrated account and opportunity capture team in a matrixed organization and team-centric culture
Ability to analyze and solve complex technical issues using a broad set of teams and skill sets
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, to communicate complex issues, risks, and opportunities effectively
Master's degree in an Engineering or Management field

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.