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Corps Solutions lists this Aviation Lead opportunity in quantico, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Aviation Lead
The Aviation Lead reports to and receives work direction derivatives from the Project Manager. Essential duties and responsibilities include:
Operate, provide instruction, and maintain various training to simulation models with respect to maneuver, aviation, fires, logistics, and intelligence operations with respect to billet assignment, and contractor's personal military background.
Translate real world or fictional enemy and friendly force structures into an exercise simulation database.
Study highly classified material and sanitizes to a lesser classification level for entry into a model, simulation or report.
Provide analysis of a functional area (e.g., aviation, ground combat, command and control, combat service support, intelligence, and opposing forces) and identify strengths and weaknesses as they occur during a simulation-supported event.
Research documents and extracts or factual data for composition of military forces for a model/simulation.
Edit doctrinal manuscripts, analyze problem areas, and postulate feasible solutions for simulation and training events.
Participate in and conduct reviews and structured walk-through of simulation events and training, operation orders and plans, and information gathering requirements.
Provide analysis during exercises and attend conferences and meetings at both the resident site and other locations off-site.
Assists in reviewing classified material and recommends a lesser classification for use in events, models simulations, demonstrations, reports, and/or briefings.
As new simulation models or upgrades to current simulation models are introduced, the M&S section is required to train; operate, maintain the functional areas of the new model or upgrade.
Provide analysis of emergent simulation technologies against stated requirements.
This includes drafting test plans, conducting tests, publishing test results, and maintaining and archiving simulation-based training scenarios including organizational databases, tactics, weapon system capabilities, doctrine, and force structures for use in preparation of strategic or tactical exercises.
Document the salient properties of the system(s) being evaluated and their relevance to Marine Corps or Joint training.
Translate operations orders into simulation databases.
Conduct pre-event tests and evaluation of supporting databases, and parametric data.
Conduct post-event critique and analysis employing various after-action review systems.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
Education:
Civilian Education: Bachelor's degree in operations research, management, military science, political science or equivalent area desired or minimum three years-experience in military training and education required.
Military Education: Minimum three years' experience in military training and education.
Completion of an appropriate level of professional military education such as Intermediate/Top Level School (ILS/TLS) is preferred.
Experience:
Minimum five years' operational experience in maneuver, aviation, fires, logistics, or intelligence operations as they pertain to computer-assisted exercises.
Minimum three years demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships at MAGTF or joint/combined command level as measured by actual operational force employment experience.
Minimum three years of experience conducting exercises or analysis efforts.
Direct participation in real world operation is desired.
Modeling and Simulation Experience. Minimum three years of experience in DOD modeling and simulation, and have previous experience with MTWS, and other simulation models such as CACCTUS, DVTE, JCATS, JSAF, OneSAF, CBS, or JTLS.
Core Skills/Competencies Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Able to design and write clear communications and present training programs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be familiar with MEF and Combatant Command Operations Plans / Contingency Plans.
Must be capable of understanding the effects of weapons systems whose capabilities are retained above the SECRET//NOFORN level.
Working Conditions:
Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus
Daily travel in local area during workday (including use of personal vehicle)
Special Position Notations:
This position requires a Secret clearance level, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
Requires 0% - 5% travel
Estimated Compensation: $70,000-$170,000
Worksite address
quantico, VA, 22134, US
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