Modeling and Simulation Specialist

Corps Solutions•Twentynine Palms, CA

1d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Specialist will primarily focus on MAGTF-level simulation systems and will cross train into other M&S simulation systems as required. The M&S Specialist reports to and receives work directions from the Project Manager through the local Company Site Lead.

Requirements

Minimum of five years leadership experience.
Minimum five years of operational military experience, preferably with combat arms or intelligence operations background.
Knowledge of Marine Corps doctrine, MAGTF-level planning, tactics, and command relationships.
Strong analytical, problem solving, coordination, and communication skills.
Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar systems, technologies, and operational processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills in support of rapidly changing scheduling and staffing.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Awareness of advanced/emerging capabilities such as C5ISR modernization, AI enabled decision support, multi domain operations, and Project Tripoli.
A NATO-Secret security clearance is required for this position.
Occasional CONUS and OCONUS travel (1–3 weeks at a time; sometimes 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 workday (including use of personal vehicle).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Former Marine SNCO or Officer with an operations background preferred.

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 contractor’s personal military background (i.e., maneuver).
Provide analysis of the maneuver functional area and identify strengths and weaknesses as they occur during a simulation-supported event.
Maintain proficiency as an M&S Specialist across all Project Tripoli-supported simulations.
Cross-train as a M&S Specialist into other simulation systems as assigned.
Participate in Exercise Development as assigned.
Research documents and extracts or factual data for composition of military forces for a model/simulation.
Edit doctrinal manuscripts, analyze problem areas, and postulate feasible solutions for simulation and training events.
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.
Assists in reviewing classified material and recommends a lesser classification for use in events, models simulations, demonstrations, reports, and/or briefings.
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.
Provide analysis of emergent simulation technologies against stated requirements, including drafting test plans, conducting tests, publishing test results, and maintaining and archiving of simulation-based training scenarios including organizational databases, tactics, weapon system capabilities, doctrine, and force structures for use in preparation of strategic or tactical exercises.
Document the salient properties of the system(s) being evaluated and their relevance to Marine Corps or Joint training.
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.