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Simulation Operator- Role Player

DEFTEC Corporation

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SIMULATION OPERATOR/ROLE-PLAYER/CFFT/VBS3 SIM TECH


DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.


POSITION OVERVIEW


This position supports virtual battlefield simulation operations by managing the full lifecycle of training events, from initial system setup through post-exercise review, ensuring that every training event is immersive, technically sound, and aligned with defined learning objectives. As a VBS3 Simulation Operator, you will configure and operate the Virtual Battlespace 3 platform across all phases of a training exercise, including scenario construction, real-time mission management, AI scripting, and after-action review facilitation. During exercises, you will actively shape the training experience by assuming entity roles, introducing dynamic injects, and making live adjustments to challenge trainees and reinforce learning outcomes. You will also ensure network connectivity and interoperability with C4I systems, enabling integrated and distributed training across multiple locations. Outside of scheduled events, you will perform routine system maintenance and provide hands-on instruction to Soldiers on simulation system use. Candidates must possess a high school diploma with a minimum of seven years of military or simulation center experience in fire support operations, at least one year of experience operating the CFFT III and its immersive variants, one year of VBS3 scenario development experience, and an active Secret security clearance.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Conduct start-up and shut-down procedures for VBS3

  • Server / Host / Clients

  • Build scenario as required

  • Script AI to function as needed

  • Select correct map location

  • Select correct training scenario

  • Place clients in roles

  • Instruct clients on movement and map controls

  • Instruct clients on digital radio uses and functionality

  • Manipulate weather and time in scenario as required

  • Create and introduce scripting for AI entities in scenario

  • Monitor scenario for training objective criteria

  • Ensure network connectivity

  • Ensure connectivity through LAN network to communicate with C4I equipment and software including AFATDS and ExCIS

  • Present option for video playback / AAR

  • Before a training exercise:

  • Scenario Development: Using the mission editor and other tools to create realistic training scenarios that meet specific training objectives.

  • System Configuration: Placing entities like vehicles, weapons, and characters into the virtual battlespace and configuring the system's environmental options, such as time, date, weather, and sea states

  • Network Setup: Ensuring that the networked system is correctly configured for multiplayer, distributed exercises, allowing trainees to connect from remote locations if necessary.

  • During a training exercise:

  • Mission Execution: Launching the scenario and managing it in real-time, observing the trainees' actions from any viewpoint, and controlling Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven characters as needed.

  • Role-Playing: Assuming the role of various entities within the simulation to increase realism and challenge for the trainees.

  • Interoperability: Operating the system in a "combined/interoperable" mode, where VBS3 training exercises are integrated with other simulation tools to meet more complex training objectives.

  • Live Adjustments: Modifying the scenario in real-time based on trainee performance to apply pressure or adapt the training.

  • After a training exercise:

  • Provide and Collect Critique Sheets: Provide instructors the critique sheets. Completed critique sheets from the instructors after the training event has concluded.

  • Data Capture of system usage in both Training Support-Materiel Army-wide Tracking System (TS-MATS) and the FCOE SharePoint

  • Other duties:

  • System Maintenance and Testing: Performing routine system checks, ensuring all software and hardware are functioning correctly, and testing new software versions as required by the contract.

  • Support and Instruction: Support capability demonstrations and provide instructions to soldiers on how to effectively use the simulation systems.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


  • High school diploma and a minimum of seven years (7) military or simulation center experience in Fire Support operations and planning.

  • Minimum one year (1) experience supporting training exercise operating the CFFT III and one or more years operating/maintaining an Immersive CFFT III systems (AFSM, UTM, and CASM).

  • Minimum one year (1) experience developing and executing functional vignettes for and supporting training exercise and operating the VBS3.

  • Active Secret Security Clearance


DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations.


DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.


AAP/EEO STATEMENT


DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typebased on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeedingand medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding),gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed,disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.


This policy applies to all terms of employment, includingrecruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.


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Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
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