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Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team). SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position and is contingent upon award. The position is anticipated to be “on site.”

Job Description:
NATO HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation (NATO SACT) is seeking contract support for the
Vendor-Augmented Next-Gen Guidance and Responsive Development (VANGARD) program. VANGARD gives HQ SACT timely access to the leading-edge information and quality support necessary to tackle challenges impacting NATO’s strategic, operational, and transformational concepts, and to contribute to the scoping, assessment, and development of capabilities through wargaming, modelling and simulation, capability planning, programming, experimentation, acceptance testing, etc. To support the VANGARD effort, SimIS seeks a Junior Level Emerging Technology Research Analyst to conduct research, data collection, technical analysis, and documentation in support of Emerging and Disruptive Technology (E&DT) assessments.

Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree (B.S., B.Eng.) in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.
2-5 years of experience in technology research, systems analysis, or defense R&D.
Academic research experience or internships in defense-related R&D organizations.
Familiarity with technology readiness level (TRL) assessment methodologies.
Basic understanding of military operations and capability requirements.
Research and analytical skills including data analysis, critical thinking, and synthesis of multiple sources.

Responsibilities:

Support the exploration, understanding, and assessment of EDT focus areas (such as Artificial Intelligence, robotic and autonomous systems, quantum technologies, novel materials and advanced manufacturing, hypersonic technologies, energy and propulsion technologies, biotechnology and human enhancement, next generation networks (e.g. 5G and 6G) and others) to enhance cooperation, planning and information sharing with Allies, Partners and non-NATO actors.
Produce Research Papers exploring topics in depth, based on information from sources such as books, articles, interviews, and Internet sites.
Deliver operating concepts for employing specified military capabilities in the achievement of a stated objective or aim.
Deliver products supporting the planning, design, execution and analysis of technical trials, leading to the delivery of formal reports with an emphasis on evidence-based findings.
Strategic Level Analytical Studies researching and analyzing NATO’s internal and external environments to inform long-term strategy and decision-making.
Develop Decision-Making Aids that contribute to part or all quantitative or qualitative decision-making tools.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Short-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance Program
Professional Development
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Federal Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer

About the company

SimIS delivers IT solutions for government and defense, specializing in modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. Its M&S work uses cognitive systems engineering to create executable models and simulations; T&E validates system performance for DoD and DHS; cybersecurity includes compliance support such as CMMC. The company develops autonomous platforms in its robotics lab, including the SimIS Autonomous Maritime System (SAMS) and RiverScout, plus AI/ML, data analytics, software development, and 3D printing. Its model centers on securing prime government contracts and IDIQ vehicles, with services supported by a Tier 3 data center for hosting and managed IT services, aiming to help government customers model, test, secure, and deploy advanced systems.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

December 2025 SHIELD IDIQ win opens Missile Defense Agency and DoD pipelines.
August 2026 GSA MAS prime status supports recurring federal purchasing and cloud work.
September 2026 Constellis and I/ITSEC presence keeps SimIS visible to buyers and recruits.

What critics are saying

ICE office lease needs Suffolk Council approval; delays block a multi-year revenue stream.
MDA SHIELD positioning still depends on task orders, not guaranteed funded work.
Autonomy demos at I/ITSEC and Constellis do not prove production-scale adoption.

What makes SimIS unique

Veteran-owned Suffolk firm sells cleared modeling, simulation, cyber, and autonomy to defense customers.
GSA MAS prime contract 47QTCA23D0056 runs through February 2043, broadening federal access.
RiverScout and SAMS give SimIS owned robotics platforms, not just staff augmentation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flex Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development Budget
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays

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Junior Level Emerging Technology Research Analyst

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