Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Operations Specialist

What you will be doing:

• Supporting national-level USSTRATCOM training, exercises, inspections, assessments, demonstrations, and mission readiness activities through the operation and execution of M&S environments.

• Operating and maintaining Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) simulation capabilities supporting missile warning, missile defense, NC3, and space operations mission areas.

• Developing and integrating M&S tools to support simulation analysis, performance assessments, and capability evaluations.

• Diagnosing and resolving M&S system issues in coordination with system engineers and architects.

• Supporting the Joint Integrated Missile Defense Training System (JIMDTS) simulation environment, including administration of simulation toolkits and delivery of train-the-trainer instruction.

• Developing, configuring, testing, and executing simulation scenarios using government-provided simulation software and applications. Supporting simulation environments including JIMDTS, Global Command and Control System (GCCS) Common Operational Picture (COP), Nuclear Planning and Execution System (NPES), Force Status Readiness (FSR), Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment (ITW/AA), and Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) systems.

• Building and maintaining NPES training and exercise scenarios using Centurion and generating associated message traffic.

• Integrating simulation components and validating interfaces with operational systems and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) environments.

• Coordinating with government personnel, mission partners, and technical teams to identify simulation requirements, support event planning and execution, and conduct database, system, and event testing to verify simulation functionality, operational readiness, and interface performance.

• Serving as a Simulation Coordinator during exercises, assessments, inspections, demonstrations, and other mission events.

• Supporting M&S activities for experimentation, concept development, demonstrations, wargames, and capability assessments.

• Maintaining simulation databases, archived event data, technical documentation, and related records while supporting evaluation and implementation of emerging M&S technologies and enhanced simulation capabilities.

• Performing occasional temporary duty (TDY) travel to support training, exercises, assessments, inspections, and mission support activities.

• Other tasks as directed.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of experience supporting M&S environments, military training, exercises, operational environments, or related mission support activities.

• Experience with one or more M&S systems such as JIMDTS, MSVP, LOTS, Scenario Injector, Centurion, or similar simulation environments preferred.

• Understanding of Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) architectures and C4I system interfaces.

• Experience developing, configuring, and executing simulation scenarios.

• Experience supporting military exercises, inspections, assessments, demonstrations, or operational missions preferred.

• Ability to travel and support temporary duty (TDY) requirements as needed.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required; Top Secret/SCI preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances. 

• Candidate must have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, work well in a team environment, and perform independently.