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Operations and Campaign Analysis Intern

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Virginia, Alexandria
5285 Shawnee Road (Show on map)
Feb 04, 2026
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is currently seeking an Operations and Campaign Analysis Intern to join our team in Alexandria, VA for the summer of 2026. Description: The intern will be introduced to MTSI Modeling and Simulation (M&S) best practices and tools and receive formal and informal training in several Operations and Campaign Analysis simulation environments, including AFSIM, EADSim, Scaar, and TAMS. The intern will work with their supervisor, project lead, and associated team in conducting model development, performing analysis, and building data processing and visualization tools in support of critical contracts and the wider MTSI M&S community. The period of this internship will be approximately June - August of 2026. The chosen applicant will be expected to apply for a U.S. government security clearance, as applicable, upon acceptance of an offer. Responsibilities: * Build familiarity with key M&S environments and frameworks. * Support the continued development of the M&S environments in ways that directly impact MTSI's ability to execute current and future contracts. * Develop physics-based models to represent system performance and behaviors. * Assist in performing verification and validation of simulation inputs, outputs, and results. Required Qualifications: * Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program with 2 years completed, or master's program at an accredited university, pursuing a degree in engineering, mathematics, operations research, computer science, or similar field. * 0+ years of experience with mission-level or campaign-level modeling and simulation and Operations Analysis principles. * Strong performance in courses relevant to applied mathematics, physics modeling, critical thinking, data analysis, and/or statistics. * Strong communication and ability to work in a team. * Self-motivated and able to work independently with help from experienced team members. * Willingness to learn and adapt in a multidisciplinary environment. * U.S. Citizenship required. * Eligibility and willingness to obtain a Secret clearance. Desired Qualifications: * Knowledge of modeling and simulation methodologies and tools (e.g. AFSIM, Suppressor, EADSIM). * Ability to execute a study plan, considering both high-level goals and low-level details of the analysis. * Experience in programming with Python, MATLAB, C, C++, Java. * Experience with object-oriented programming and principles. * Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulations and related statistical methods. * Some experience with Unity game engine and C# coding language. * Knowledge of code versioning tools (e.g. Git, Mercurial, etc.). * Secret clearance or higher. Clearance: Ability to obtain/maintain a US government security clearance. Please note: US Citizenship is needed for most positions. Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.