Modeling and Simulation Specialist

The Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Specialist will primarily focus on teaching Call for Fire to small units using a variety of M&S systems and will cross train into other M&S simulation systems as required. The M&S Specialist reports to and receives work direction from the Project Manager through the local Company Site Lead. The M&S Specialist will perform the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate, provide instruction, and maintain various training to simulation models with respect to a functional area of operations, with respect to billet assignment and employee’s personal military background (i.e., maneuver, aviation, fires, intel, etc.).
• Provide analysis of a functional area (e.g., aviation, ground combat, command and control, combat service support, intelligence, and opposing forces) and identify strengths and weaknesses as they occur during a simulation-supported event.
• Maintain proficiency as a M&S Specialist in the assigned systems.
• As new simulation models or upgrades to current simulation models are introduced, the M&S section is required to train, operate, and maintain the new model or upgrade.
• Participate in Exercise Development as assigned.
• Participate in and conducts reviews and structured walk-through of simulation events and training, operation orders and plans, and information gathering requirements.
• Provide analysis during exercises and attends conferences and meetings at both the resident site and other locations off-site.
• Translate operations orders into simulation databases.
• Conduct pre-event tests and evaluation of supporting databases, and parametric data.
• Conduct post-event critique and analysis employing various after action review systems.
• Capture and report training system utilization data.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma
• Minimum five years of operational experience in combat arms, with a focus on ground/air fires coordination/delivery.
• Demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships at the MAGTF-level or above, as measured by actual operational force employment experience.

CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Strong fires background; JFO/JTAC certification and operational experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of intelligence operations, ISR integration, and threat-based training scenarios.
• Experience operating/integrating small UAS/drones for reconnaissance, target observation, and training support.
• Ability to integrate fires, intelligence, and UAS capabilities to enhance realistic training and mission rehearsal events.
• Primary focus on supporting fires training and fire support coordination activities within a simulation-based training environment.
• Familiarity with C4I / COP systems such as MAVEN.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with others and senior management.
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
• The ideal candidate has a background in experience as a JFO or JTAC, has served in an instructional billet, and has an introductory familiarity or above with simulation-supported exercises.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is conducted on site, in a government facility.
• Required to sit or stand for extended periods of time and maintain focus.
• May be required to lift, carry and move computer and associated equipment.
• Be able to work an unstable schedule, to include holidays and weekends in support of exercises. Exercises often require shifts of 12-14 hrs per day, 7 days a week for the duration of the exercise, which normally are 1-3 weeks in length.

SPECIAL POSITION NOTATIONS

• May require occasional CONUS and OCONUS travel for 1-3 weeks at a time (occasionally longer).
• Valid U.S. Passport required
• Qualification as an authorized company driver is required. All authorized company drivers must have a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to the company’s auto insurance provider.
• Daily travel in local area during work day…