JTLS-GO Exercise Support and Database Engineer

JTLS-GO Exercise Support and Database Engineer

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a JTLS-GO Exercise Support and Database Engineer is based out of Pacific Grove, CA.
• Role will primarily be Remote.
• The successful candidate will serve as a lead technical and operational expert, responsible for reviewing and validating order of battle data, building complex exercise databases, conducting training and demonstrations, and acting as Senior Control during global military exercises.

Job Description:

• Provide Senior Leadership and Exercise Control.
  • Assume the role of Senior Control during exercises, managing the overall execution and ensuring adherence to the exercise plan.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership by making real-time decisions to simulate dynamically changing environments stimulated by training audience interactions.
  • Understand every dimension of the exercise to facilitate continuous real-time changes to the scenario.
• Conduct Training and Mentorship.
  • Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs (e.g., Database Analyst training, WHIP operations) for international partners and internal employees.
  • Mentor junior staff and operators on simulation toolsets, Tech Control procedures, and database management to bridge knowledge gaps.
  • Provide guidance and advise other operators on the use of the simulation toolset.
• Execute Strategic Demonstrations and Liaison Duties.
  • Design and execute technical demonstrations for Bid & Proposal (B&P) efforts to prospective international customers and domestic agencies.
  • Act as a technical liaison between the customer and development teams, translating operational requirements into technical specifications.
  • Model specific threat capabilities and After Action Review (AAR) features to demonstrate system potential to stakeholders.
• Understand and implement the Order of Battle for an exercise.
  • Review, analyze, and validate order of battle (OOB) data for accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
  • Work directly with event staff to define and setup an order of battle based on an operational plan.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure data entries accurately reflect "Real-World" unclassified capabilities.
• Build an exercise data set.
  • Collaborate with the event staff and planning team to build an exercise data set using the simulation model tools.
  • Coordinate technical details for database builds with external stakeholders.
  • Ensure all data entries are accurate and up to date.
• Operate simulation tools during the exercise.
  • Author and implement orders aligned with the operational plan.
  • Observe and report on the execution of a theatre level exercise.
  • Operate the Web Hosted Interface Program (WHIP) and troubleshoot environment issues.
• Support Planning conferences for events.
  • Provide logistical and planning support during exercise planning conferences.
  • Assist with scheduling, coordination, documentation, and follow-up actions.
  • Facilitate communication between various stakeholders to ensure a smooth planning process and all relevant data is translated into appropriate exercise scenario entries.
• Continuous Improvement and Reporting.
  • Generate comprehensive reports summarizing exercise outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future improvements.
  • Regularly review and update processes and protocols to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of all operations.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Must have proven experience in military operations, computer assisted exercises, order of battle data, and exercise planning.
• Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must have strong leadership skills with the ability to make real-time decisions.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to facilitate effective discussions, training sessions, and presentations.
• Must be proficient in relevant software applications and database management.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of Warfare Domains: Land, Air, Naval, Space, Special Forces, and/or Logistics, preferred.
• Joint Theatre Level Simulation (JTLS-GO) experience, preferred.
• Active TS/SCI clearance, preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Travel Requirements:

• Event based travel 2-3 weeks of travel per event
• 2-4 events per year
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in an office environment
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods, moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another, communicating with others to exchange information, repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year