Simulations Operator & Content Manager

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Simulations Operator & Content Developer to design, run, and sustain immersive wargaming and simulation activities that directly support the United States Air Force Academy’s training and educational goals. This hands-on role combines scenario design, live exercise facilitation, data capture/analysis, and instructor support to deliver repeatable, high-fidelity training events. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO and will be an onsite position.

Plans, develops, and implements technical product or system training programs for customer. Technical training may include standard, repeatable modules, customized and new product modules. Obtains information from customer and technical organizations, engineering, software and product requirements to prepare training programs; prepares lesson plans and training materials; designs product demonstrations; develops course content; determines methodology; and coordinates the development of training aids.

Conducts training sessions, demonstrations, and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities. Requires prior technical subject matter knowledge and experience.

• Create and maintain training content — design, develop, and version-control immersive wargaming scenarios, world-building assets, scenario files, and after-action materials aligned to learning objectives.
• Operate live simulations — prepare and execute on-site and expeditionary wargames, manage simulation servers/tools, and ensure fidelity of environmental and tactical parameters.
• Facilitate learning — train and coach faculty, instructors, and students on facilitation techniques, play-support, and best practices for learning through simulation.
• Coordinate mission partners — liaise with joint/allied staff and external mission partners to plan and support multi-agency events.
• Design realistic injects & telemetry — author scenario injects, scripts, and instrumentation for telemetry/data capture; validate scenario logic and ensure traceable, reproducible outcomes.
• Manage quality & configuration control — implement version control, backups, and change management so scenarios and data remain repeatable and auditable.
• After-action products — produce structured AAR materials, performance analyses, and recommendations to inform curriculum and operational improvements.

High School with 8 - 12 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Clearance Required:
  
  None
• This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to the nature of the role.
• Demonstrated experience designing and running simulation or wargaming scenarios (military, academic, or commercial).
• Strong scripting and scenario-authoring ability (e.g., scenario editors, scripting languages, telemetry/event logging).
• Experience with data capture, telemetry analysis, and producing after-action reports.
• Comfortable training instructors and supporting learners in live exercise environments.
• Excellent documentation practices: version control, SOPs, and scenario lifecycle management.
• Strong interpersonal skills for coordination with faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Ability to operate in expeditionary or field environments when required.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with DIS/HLA or other common simulation interoperability standards.
• Background in military doctrine, operational planning, or joint staff coordination.
• Experience integrating simulation tooling with telemetry/visualization stacks or LMS systems.
• Prior work supporting high-consequence training events or accredited educational programs.

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