JMSC-P JLVC Database Technician - SECRET Clearance required

Public Trust:
None

Requisition Type:
Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

JLVC Database Technician

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT and the Joint Multinational Simulation Center - Pacific (JMSC-P) as a Terrain and Database Technician for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

Build high-fidelity simulation databases that accurately represent operational environments and support realistic collective training environments

Apply simulation database standards, feature characterization, terrain attribution, and environmental data to ensure accurate representation

Translate unit training requirements and operational scenarios into customized terrain and database products that enhance training realism

Create simulation databases with accurate operational data, entities, infrastructure, environmental features, and other scenario-specific information

Conduct comprehensive data validation, trouble shooting, and corrective actions to ensure simulation fidelity

Assist with data formatting and import/export operations across all simulation platforms

Refine terrain and database products based on exercise feedback, after-action reviews, and evolving training objectives

Willing to learn, work as part of team, and as an individual with minimal guidance

Participate in other projects as required

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

AS/AA in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Science, Modeling and Simulation or a related technical discipline, OR the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, relevant experience or specialized technical training

Required Experience:

3+ years of related experience in simulation database development, modeling and simulation, or a related technical discipline; preferred 2+ years’ experience developing, modifying, managing terrain and database products for military simulations or training systems and experience supporting Army or Joint collective training events

Required Technical

Skills:

applicant shall possess experience in Developing, modifying, validating, and sustaining JLVC simulation databases and parametric data sets by using JTDS or VISTA Familiarity with U.S. military equipment, force structure, and strategy to ensure accurate representation and alignment within simulation databases and training environments

Terrain generation and visualization, including elevation data, imagery, feature data, and three-dimensional terrain products

Geospatial data formats and standards, including raster, vector, elevation, imagery, and other spatial data formats

Data conversion, transformation, and validation between multiple geospatial and simulation formats

Terrain and database quality assurance, including accuracy checks, data validation, and fidelity assessments

Configuration and version management of terrain and database products

Simulation interoperability and an understanding of how terrain and database products support distributed training environments

Understanding of the JELC process

Security Clearance Level: SECRET clearance is required with ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance Required

Skills and Abilities:

Strong ability to identify and troubleshoot problems on assigned simulation drivers (JLVC/JCATS, etc.) (co-located and at remote sites)
Experience translating operational scenarios and training requirements into realistic terrain and simulation database products

Strong effective presentation and communication skills

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