In the human factors arena, the conflict between "we need answers now" and "you want it done right?" often results in trade-offs and, occasionally, heated discussions. This paper describes one such project in the context of a workload analysis conducted for a sophisticated training simulator under development. In response to a request to determine if workload will be within acceptable limits for various operators of the system, a MANPRINT team employed a stream-lined methodology in order to meet a rapidly approaching deadline. A computer modeling tool was used to help overcome the lack of a platform to obtain direct measures of workload for the operators. The use of computer modeling also helped to reduce the trade-offs between providing results quickly and providing quality, defensible results. The methodology employed enabled a quantitative comparison to a comparable existing training system. The results illuminated potential workload problems and alternatives to bring workload within acceptable limits. The methodology and results of the workload analysis are presented including how the computer modeling tool was integrated into the process. Discussion is provided on the limitations of the methodology and how it can be improved.