Position Description & QualificationsSerco is seeking an experienced Military Trainer - Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Instructor / Controller (I/C)to support Combatant Command joint and combined exercises under theJoint Staff J-7 Deputy Directorate for Joint Training and Exercises (DDJTE), Collective Joint Training (CJT) programin Suffolk, Virginia. This position supports the planning, development, and execution of computer-assisted joint exercises designed to enhance Joint Force operational readiness.
An active U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.In this role, you will:
- Support theconceptualization, development, replication, and execution of friendly and Opposing Force (OPFOR) ground, air, and maritime capabilitiesthrough credible modeling and simulation integration during joint exercises.
- Operate and control military models and simulations (M&S)to replicate friendly and adversary forces during joint training events using Joint Live, Virtual, and Constructive (JLVC) federation models, including:
- Air Warfare Simulation (AWSIM)
- Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS)
- JCATS Low Overhead Driver (JLOD)
- Joint Semi-Automated Forces (JSAF) and
- Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS)
- Low Overhead Training System (LOTS)
- Serve as a simulation Instructor and Controller, supporting joint training objectives and executingMaster Scenario Events List (MSEL)injects during exercise execution.
- Maintaincertification and operational proficiencyin assigned simulation platforms.
- Supportworkstation controller operationsand supervise gamer augmentees during exercise events.
- Validate simulation unit order-of-battle databasesto ensure accurate representation of forces.
- Maintain and utilizeOpposing Force Threat Binderscontaining adversary land, maritime, and air combat systems.
- Replicate adversarycombat systems, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and operational conceptsin accordance with current doctrine and intelligence assessments.
- Ensure exercisescenario fidelity aligned with Combatant Command Areas of Responsibility (AORs
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- An active DoW Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- A U.S. Citizenship.
- A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution with minimum 2 years of experience in joint operations, M&S, and planning or
- or an Associate's degree from an accredited institution with 4 years' experience directly related to the requirements; or specialized technical training and certifications directly related to the M&S requirement
- Minimum 4 years of experience as a Commissioned Officer, Non-Commissioned Officer, or DoD civilian equivalent, with experience planning and conducting military training for a Service or Joint/Combined organization.
- Experience providing platform instruction.
- The ability to support Modeling and Simulation Response Cell operations during exercise execution.
- Experience supporting component response cells and exercise control group operations.
- A valid U.S. Passport (or ability to obtain).
- The ability to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia.
- The ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS in support of exercise events (10%).
Additional desired experience and skills:
- An active U.S. DoD Top Secret / SCI security clearance.
- Hands-on experience with computer-assisted exercises model simulation.
- Familiarity with:Military symbols, operational graphics, and joint terminology, Joint doctrine and joint planning processes,OPFOR / adversary threat system replication.
- JLVC environment integration
- Graduate of Intermediate Service School
- Direct experience supporting Joint Staff J7 exercises
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