Federation Manager (Simulations) – TS/SCI Clearance Required

General Dynamics Information Technology • Mililani, HI

23h • $142,792 - $164,450 • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Federation Manager (Simulations) for the Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support II (MTCCS II) program at the Joint Multinational Simulation Center - Pacific. The role supports Army readiness through mission command, leadership, Warfighter Functions, Delta, first-person, and constructive simulation training, as well as technical integration between simulation and C4I systems. The program also establishes and maintains training and exercise networks and performs Risk Management Framework certification, accreditation, security, and risk-management activities.

The Federation Manager oversees simulation federations such as JLVC, JLCCTC, and NGC, serving as a communications nucleus for simultaneous events involving federates and distributed clients at CONUS and OCONUS sites. This subject matter expert troubleshoots federate systems, Runtime Infrastructure software, client software, and networks; advises government representatives on technical recommendations and timelines; and ensures exercise databases are complete, accurate, functional, and delivered on time. The position leads technical teams in creating high-fidelity, realistic simulated and constructive training events that meet customer requirements.

The position is onsite at the customer location in Schofield, Hawaii, with moderate travel to other customer sites throughout the area of responsibility. Scheduled hours are 40 per week, and travel is listed as 10–25%.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of related experience.
• Five years of experience in JLVC technical and operational competencies, including configuring, maintaining, and integrating JLVC federate systems.
• Five years of experience within the past ten years planning simulation exercise architectures, supervising implementation of communication systems, and integrating Army Mission Command Systems in support of distributed exercises.
• Technical experience configuring, maintaining, and integrating JLVC federate systems.
• Expert knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle and experience integrating host model sites and other services’ simulations, such as AWSIM and MTWA.
• Expert knowledge of integrating C2 systems.
• In-depth knowledge of High Level Architecture (HLA).
• Expert understanding of DIS protocols and SISO standards.
• Ability to ensure DoD cybersecurity information assurance policies and RMF compliance.
• Required CompTIA SEC+ certification and Technical Certification in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 Baseline Computing Environment Certification Requirements at Information Assurance Technical Level II (IAT II).
• Current TS/SCI security clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to advise and educate leadership about simulation requirements and training objectives in non-technical terms.
• Ability to lead a technical team in developing realistic training events.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related field preferred.
• Five years’ experience in information technology management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage simulation federations, including JLVC, JLCCTC, and NGC, and serve as the communications nucleus for multiple simultaneous events with CONUS and OCONUS participants.
• Identify and quickly troubleshoot issues involving co-located and remote federate systems, Runtime Infrastructure software, client system software, and networking.
• Advise government representatives on technical recommendations and timelines related to simulation federation capabilities.
• Ensure exercise databases are complete, accurate, functional, and delivered on time.
• Lead technical teams in creating high-fidelity, realistic training events in simulated and constructive environments to meet customer requirements.
• Plan simulation exercise architectures, supervise implementation of communication systems, and integrate Army Mission Command Systems for distributed exercises.
• Integrate host model sites and other services’ simulations, and integrate C2 systems.
• Support DoD cybersecurity information assurance policies and Risk Management Framework compliance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

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