Model and Simulation Technician

Description

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for setup, software/hardware configuration, operation, troubleshooting and analysis of modeling and simulation software and operational computer systems.
• Serve as simulation technical controller for JSJ7 exercises using components of the Joint Live Virtual Construction (JLVC) Federation, and/or Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS) locally or distributed to remote locations.
• Coordinate with simulation developers to perform simulation/model software upgrades and system performance troubleshooting/analysis as required. Provides technical support to users. Monitors system effectiveness in satisfying user's needs.
• Develop internal technical operating processes and manage technical operations for some of the following simulations utilized at JSJ7 Suffolk including but not limited to: the Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS), Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS), Air Warfare Simulation (AWSIM), Air Force Synthetic Environment for Reconnaissance and Surveillance/Multiple Unified Simulation Environment (AFSERS/MUSE), JCATS Low Overhead Driver (JLOD), Low Overhead Training System (LOTS), or other simulations/federations as required.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Possess a Final SECRET clearance (TS clearance eligible)
• Experience operating JTLS or JLVC simulations (JCATS, JLOD, MUSE/AFSERS, AWSIM, LOTS)
• Experience with REDHAT/LINUX operating system (Command line experience in addition to GUI experience preferred)
• Experience with simulation operations and management
• Intermediate level understanding of file management structures related to simulations
• Knowledge of military systems; equipment; and tactics; techniques; and procedures (TTP) is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to temporarily work 12 hours shifts running assigned simulations in support of Joint Exercises
• Able to effectively interact with customers
• Able to work in a collaborative troubleshooting environment
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office or Libre Office software suite including; Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and PowerPoint
• Experience in programming languages: C++, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Java, MySQL, or other current programming languages.
• Familiar with C2 systems
• Familiar with the Joint Exercise Life Cycle

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