Federation Manager, Engineer Systems

• Support operational testing, development, and integration of Navy and Marine Corps live, virtual, and constructive training systems
• Ensure LVC training systems are compatible, interoperable, and meet USMC and Fleet training needs
• Maintain operational readiness of the LVC federation, including calibration and synchronization for training exercises
• Plan federation scalability and integrate additional capabilities without disrupting operations
• Implement and manage DIS and HLA protocols for standardized data exchange and interoperability
• Stand up and configure HLA federations for training exercises
• Monitor federation performance and troubleshoot and optimize in real time
• Manage and synchronize enumerations across simulation platforms against the master class list
• Assess simulation-system compatibility with DIS and HLA protocols
• Coordinate system updates and upgrades to maintain protocol compatibility
• Conduct integration testing across federation systems
• Diagnose and resolve DIS- and HLA-related technical issues
• Provide real-time technical support during LVC training exercises
• Perform root-cause analysis, document findings, and implement long-term solutions

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Master’s in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
• Educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 8 years applicable work experience
• Familiarity with Linux command line and Windows operating systems
• Technical leadership ability, including assigning engineers from appropriate engineering domains during LVC training events
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with MS Office
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification required
• Must currently hold and be able to maintain a US Secret clearance
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or related discipline plus 6 to 8 years related experience
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of HLA and DIS distributed simulation protocols
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with TCP/IP and UDP networking concepts, architectures, and protocols
• Preferred:
  Experience with MS Visio for technical architecture drawings
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of Navy and Marine Corps C4I tactical systems such as Link 16 and GCCS
• Preferred:
  Experience working with Navy and/or Marine Corps systems and/or commands
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances
• Lifting and moving materials may be required

Demonstrates expertise in managing and integrating Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training systems, ensuring interoperability and operational readiness while adhering to DIS and HLA protocols. Possesses strong technical leadership and communication skills to support Navy and Marine Corps training exercises effectively.

• LVC Training Systems Management
• DIS and HLA Protocols Implementation
• Technical Leadership
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• US Secret Clearance

• Simulation System Compatibility Assessment
• Root-Cause Analysis
• Real-Time Technical Support
• Calibration and Synchronization
• Integration Testing
• Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting
• Enumeration Management
• Linux Command Line
• TCP/IP and UDP Networking
• HLA Federation Configuration

• Excellent Written Communication
• Excellent Verbal Communication

• CompTIA Security+

• Navy and Marine Corps C4I Tactical Systems
• Link 16
• GCCS
• Distributed Simulation Protocols
• LVC Federation

• MS Office
• MS Visio
• Windows Operating System