Joshua D. Simulcik is a management scientist at RAND, where his research focuses on the intersection of human and technoscientific systems. Simulcik supports multiple research divisions at RAND, on projects ranging from aligning organizational design to strategic goals, to improving Department of Homeland Security (DHS) safety equipment testing, to assessing the risks and impacts of advanced training systems, brain-computer interfaces, electric vehicles, and other emerging technologies. Simulcik’s research benefits all levels of sponsor organizations, signifying the value of his consideration of each project’s unique stakeholders.
He previously worked in roles across the Department of Defense (DOD) Acquisition lifecycle for over ten years. His last position was the Operational Energy Team Lead at the Sustainment Capabilities Development Integration Directorate (S-CDID), Fort Lee. The team assessed the energy demands of future Army systems and formations, projecting both direct impacts to fuel and electricity generation and ensuing effects on Army doctrine, organizational design, training requirements, supporting equipment, leadership education, personnel requirements, facilities, and policy. Simulcik was one of the core writers of the 2022 Army Climate Strategy and related policy/guidance.
Simulcik also previously supported the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) Science & Technology program, concentrating on transitioning Command & Control, Intelligence, and Communication prototypes into Programs of Record. As an Army officer, he served in multiple logistics units as well as in Armor, Infantry, and Engineer organizations. His final active-duty role was planning and executing semi-annual Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) events to assess, evaluate, and test emerging technologies in an operational environment.
B.S. in biology/cellular, molecular, & biological chemistry, Virginia Military Institute; M.S. in organization development & leadership, Saint Joseph's University
