Model and Simulation Analyst
About the job
- Up to 3 years of experience and a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
- Hands-on experience with modeling tools such as GIANT, GIANT-RPM, STK, or similar systems.
- Familiarity with NAVWAR, Global Navigation Satellite System performance modeling, Electronic Attack processes, and threat-environment analysis.
- Ability to produce technically sound modeling outputs and work within structured processes to meet tight deadlines.
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance.
- Develop, validate, and execute modeling and simulation scenarios aligned with HHQ guidance, intelligence inputs, and operational requirements.
- Build and deliver modeling products, including GIANT/RPM runs, visualizations, charts, and videos, tailored to Warfighter and external agency needs.
- Support NAVWAR scenario development, error resolution, documentation, and compliance checks.
- Conduct GIANT-RPM quality assurance and quality control for GPS Electronic Attack Frequency Request packages and support RPM modeling for Electronic Attack Clearance Request timelines of 120, 90, and 75 days.
- Provide Red, White, and Blue Cell exercise modeling support and assist with scenario planning and coordination with JNWC and CCMDs.
- Support Electronic Attack package development and Direct Injection Testing, including setup, execution, and reporting.
- Assist with radio-frequency antenna modeling, Global Navigation Satellite System/M-Code modeling, and emerging positioning, navigation, and timing threat analysis.
- Participate in PNT assessments such as GYPSY and FORTUNE, including planning, execution, analysis, and report contributions.
- Experience supporting JNWC, NAVWAR, CCMDs, or GPS Electronic Attack processes.
- Background in radio-frequency modeling, positioning, navigation, and timing-degraded operations, antenna modeling, or exercise support.
- Experience writing technical reports, quick-look summaries, or after-action documentation.
About the company
Canvas provides technical services and engineering solutions for the DoD and other federal agencies. A trained team across systems engineering, software, cybersecurity, test and evaluation, safety and facilities engineering, and program management delivers technical and programmatic support to agencies like the US Army, Air Force, Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, NASA, and others. The company works by pairing expert personnel with structured processes to design, build, test, and deploy government programs, tailoring solutions to each program’s needs. Its goal is to help federal agencies achieve missions by delivering reliable systems and programs through integrated engineering, acquisition, and program management.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Canvas promoted Daniel Cash on August 24, 2026, signaling aggressive business development.
- Canvas added Megan Wilson Green on September 15, 2026, strengthening government engagement.
- Canvas reported over 700 employees and continued hiring around TMAS 3 in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Canvas concentrates on Air Force customers, exposing revenue to one procurement cycle.
- Instructure-owned Canvas LMS breach spawned dozens of lawsuits in May 2026, damaging brand trust.
- A subcontract-heavy model on Odyssey and TMAS primes leaves Canvas vulnerable to prime recompete losses.
What makes Canvas, Inc. unique
- Canvas won TMAS 3 Air Force contracts totaling $847M on August 11, 2026.
- Canvas paired test, engineering, software, and digital modernization across missile-defense programs.
- Artinia’s 2024 investment and 2026 headcount growth nearly doubled Canvas’s execution capacity.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus