Modeling and Simulation Specialist

Position:Modeling and Simulation Specialist

Location: Twenty nine Palms, CA

Job :664

# of Openings:1

Twenty nine Palms, CA

The Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Specialist will primarily focus on the fires simulation systems such as Joint Virtual Fires Trainer 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.

• Operate, provide instruction, and maintain various training to simulation models with respect to a functional area of operations, with respect to billet assignment and contractor’s personal military background (i.e., joint fires).
• Provide analysis of the fires functional area and identify strengths and weaknesses as they occur during a simulation-supported event.
• Maintain proficiency as an M&S Specialist in assigned systems and cross-train into other simulation systems as assigned by the Site Lead.
• Participate in Exercise Development as assigned.
• Research documents and extracts or factual data for composition of military forces for a model/simulation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide analysis of emergent simulation technologies against stated requirements, including drafting test plans, conducting tests, publishing test results, and maintaining and archiving of simulation-based training scenarios including organizational databases, tactics, weapon system capabilities, doctrine, and force structures for use in preparation of strategic or tactical exercises.
• Document the salient properties of the system(s) being evaluated and their relevance to Marine Corps or Joint training.
• 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.

• 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 Battalion-level or above, as measured by actual operational force employment experience.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Documented experience and solid understanding of DoD enterprise network policies with a strong security mindset.
• 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 is a JTAC or JFO, with operational experience as an aviation or ground combat SNCO or Officer, has served in an instructional billet, and has an introductory familiarity or above with simulation-supported exercises

• 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…