Cyber Range Advisor

Metova Federal • Arlington, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

By Light Professional IT Services LLC supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide. Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, provides modeling and simulation training solutions and develops, maintains, and integrates simulation-based training, serious gaming, and technical services across live, virtual, constructive, and gaming domains. CESI also designs, builds, and operates the infrastructure, platforms, applications, and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force.

The Cyber Range Advisor will support the Air Force Modeling and Simulation Support Services 3.0 contract, specifically the Operational Training and Test Infrastructure (OTTI) Lines of Effort. The role is based in Headquarters Air Force AF/A35E at the Pentagon and supports the Department of the Air Force’s mission readiness through reliable, interoperable, mission-aligned OTTI and Modeling and Simulation capabilities. The advisor will embed with AF/A35E and provide cyber range expertise, strategic and policy insight, and support for Air Force initiatives, operations, and taskings, with a focus on integrating Cyber Range capabilities with OTTI elements. The position requires an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and may involve travel up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Cyber Range elements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate strategies to accomplish AF-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.

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, particularly 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.

What This Job Offers

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