Joint Training Information Systems Senior Technician (Space Operations) - Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility - Miami
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Description:
Compass Point is looking for a Joint Training Information Systems Senior Technician to work at MacDill AFB, FL. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Utilize knowledge and experience of Space Operations to plan, build, and support exercises, wargaming, experimentation, and training events in synthetic environments for Special Operations Forces (SOF) simulations and simulators. This environment provides operational support to enable integrated SOF mission planning and rehearsal for real-world combat environments.Utilize IT, information management systems, and web-based databases to identify, collect, analyze, store, and disseminate the data required to execute the Joint Training System (JTS). This position will support planning, preparation, testing, execution of training requirements, and related documentation.
Develop reports and inputs to improve the integration and synchronization of Special Operations (SO) capabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Participates and coordinates with SOF elements throughout the Joint Exercise Life Cycle planning phases
- Conducts STSC preparations for the adaptation and execution of battle staff training events, to include, but not limited to, the adaptation of full mission profile exercises for tactical units and the delivery of specialized Space Operations training
- Designs and produces training/exercise scenario injects and scripting based on the unit commanders’ statements of intent using a variety of simulation software
- Integrates training support data and synthetic environmental scene visualization databases into the virtual and constructive simulation system to ensure interoperability of training and exercise events
- Provide subject matter expertise on current and projected future training capabilities implementing command & control, orders of battle, doctrine, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), architecture, and facilities in support of exercises and wargame participants
- Employ tools to analyze & visualize present and future weapon system capabilities, orders of battle, doctrine, CONOPS, architectures, and facilities
- Build, Integrate, test, and maintain training scenarios for strategic, operational and/or tactical levels of warfare
- Implement testing methods, record test results, and provide recommendations to improve training scenarios based on the results
- Research emerging technologies and assess how they will change future training environments
- Required to collaborate with management to streamline operations and document wargames, experimentation, exercises and training
- Manage tasks with minimal supervision and support teams in accomplishing high priority projects
Qualifications:
- Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant area (military studies, IT, education, operations research, analytics, et.al.), or the combination of specialized training, education, and experience (including military service) equivalent to a degree and required years of experience may be acceptable
- Recent relevant military experience supporting position requirements
- High degree of understanding a staff officer role with HQ USSOCOM, a Service HQ, or a CCMD HQ (4-Star military HQ)
- Understanding and knowledge of the missions, core activities, roles, and functions of USSOCOM and its components and Sub-unified Commands
- Demonstrated expertise in Space Operations
- Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communications
- Possess knowledge in strategic-level planning (e.g., operational design, JOPP, campaigning, and contingency plan development, etc.)
- Has demonstrated experience with and relevant levels of training, education, experience, and expertise in IT, network engineering, M&S systems, and SOF operations to support LVC/DMO/T events
- Experience in planning, coordination and execution of training exercises or wargames
- Have demonstrated a superior ability in developing effective professional and interpersonal relationships with peers and colleagues across multiple functional groups and external partners
- Knowledge of experimental techniques and test optimizations for small and limited sample sizes
- Have demonstrated an ability to balance responsibilities among assigned activities, including the ability to manage transitions effectively from task to task, and proven adaptability to varying customer needs
- Strong technical, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in Joint battle staff/command and control environment
- Experience with exercise planning and the Joint Exercise Life Cycle
- Understanding of implementing and maintaining Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) applications
Job ID: 2024-13930
Work Type: On-Site