Modeling and Simulation Specialist
Modeling and Simulation Specialist Okinawa, Japan 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
Modeling and Simulation Specialist Okinawa, Japan 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 (including use of personal vehicle).
- A NATO-Secret security clearance is required for this position.
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