Cyber Range Advisor

By Light HQ • Arlington, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is seeking a Cyber Range Advisor to support the Air Force Modeling and Simulation Support Services 3.0 contract, specifically the Operational Training and Test Infrastructure (OTTI) Lines of Effort. The position supports Headquarters Air Force AF/A35E at the Pentagon. The team helps the Department of the Air Force maintain mission readiness through reliable, interoperable, and mission-aligned OTTI and Modeling and Simulation capabilities.

The advisor will embed with AF/A35E and serve as a key conduit with the Air Force Interoperability Council and Five Eyes partners. They will provide Cyber Range expertise and strategic policy insight for Air Force initiatives, operations, and taskings, with a focus on integrating Cyber Ranges with OTTI elements. The role also contributes subject matter expertise, policy and guidance development, and initiatives tied to AF/A35E Cyber Range objectives. Travel may be required up to 10%. An active DoD TS/SCI clearance is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Cyber Range elements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate strategies to accomplish Air Force-wide initiatives.
• Experience with HAF and/or associated MAJCOM-level coordination processes, policy development, and strategic communications at a senior level.
• Demonstrated ability to develop networks and alliances and collaborate across boundaries with a wide range of cross-functional stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of operational practices and policies of the OTTI and Modeling & Simulation Communities to support readiness training activities.
• Working knowledge of DoD Requirements Process (JCIDS), Acquisition, PPBE, and RMF compliance requirements.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Cyber Command experience.
• Cyber-related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Embed with AF/A35E and serve as the key conduit with the Air Force Interoperability Council and Five Eyes partners.
• Provide Cyber Range expertise, insight, and strategic policy insight to support US Air Force initiatives, operations, and taskings, focusing on Cyber Range integration with OTTI elements.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Cyber Range topics to support AF/A35E activities and taskings.
• Support Air Force Cyber Range policy and guidance development.
• Support initiatives linked to AF/A35E Cyber Range objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness program.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance.
• Education and training.
• Generous leave policy, including 11 federal holidays, PTO, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior