Joint Terminal Attack Controller Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Analyst to support the US Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFAMS) program at the US Air Forces Europe / Air Forces Africa (U-A) Warfare Center (UAWC) in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

AFAMS is the premier agency responsible for implementation, integration, and development of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) standards that support the US Air Force, Department of Defense, and mission partners facilitating all-domain Warfighter training across the full spectrum of conflict.

This role of this position is to facilitate the delivery of tactical training to US and partner-nation JTAC’s spanning the United States European Command (USEUCOM) and United States Africa Command (USAFRICA) Areas of Responsibility.

The JTAC M&S Analyst will:

• Provide M&S and Operational Support of the following models and simulators: 
  • Deployable Joint Fires Trainer (DJFT)
  • Desktop Trainer-100 (DT-100)
  • Joint Terminal Control-Training and Rehearsal System (JTC-TRS DOME)
  • Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE)
  • Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG)
• M&S Support of models and simulators includes, but is not limited to:
  • Testing, configuration management, troubleshooting, and integration of models, simulators, and associated hardware/software into local and distributed Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) networks and architectures for participation in military exercises and events.
  • Hardware and software maintenance, to include: application hardware/software upgrades, hardware repair, and system patches.
  • Providing support for all models, maps, underlays, terrain databases, and scenario entities in preparation for, during, and after events.
  • Ensure models and simulations comply with UAWC Information Assurance and network security protocols.
  • Training augmentation personnel to appropriately control constructive and/or virtual entities to provide a realistic training environment.
• Operational Support of models and simulators includes, but is not limited to:
  • Performing White / Blue / Red Force functions during execution of Tier 1-4 exercises and training events with virtual and constructive models.
  • Developing mission scenarios, mission materials, and presentations, and for integration into UAWC-sponsored and supported Tier 1-4 training/exercise events.
  • Prepare and lead mission planning, white force briefings, pre-mission briefings, and hotwashes with the exercise audiences.
  • Coordinate with exercise planners to integrate simulators into relevant exercises and training events, assist other planners in meeting area of responsibility (AOR) mission requirements during events, and control/manage Instructor Operating Stations (IOS) for various JTAC simulators.
• Within the domains / mission areas identified above: prepare, coordinate, conduct briefings, and lead discussions with a wide range of audiences as requested by the Government.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen and possess an Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 certification.
• A master’s degree plus 10 years of recent JTAC / M&S experience, OR; A bachelor’s degree plus 18 years of recent JTAC / M&S experience, OR; 22 years of recent JTAC / M&S experience; or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Familiarity with US Air Force or Joint training requirements, methodology, and procedures.
• Proficiency using MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.

Desired Experience/Qualifications:

• Demonstrated M&S Analyst experience supporting:
  • Deployable Joint Fires Trainer (DJFT)
  • Desktop Trainer-100 (DT-100)
  • Joint Terminal Control-Training and Rehearsal System (JTC-TRS DOME)
  • Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE)
  • Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG)
  • Tactical Assault Kil (TAK) environment, to include: ATAK, WinTAK, and TAKServer.
• Experience in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) exercising Theater Operations Plans and Contingency Plans.
• Experience working in a distributed environment using both Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) and High-Level Architecture (HLA) protocols.
• Experience working in both a Joint Live Virtual Confederation (JLVC) and Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC) environment.
• In-depth knowledge of USAF or Joint planning cycles and processes as well as the employment of US weapons systems in missions that include: Close Air Support (CAS), Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance (SCAR), Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), and Special Operations.
• JTAC with minimum of 200 hours of instructor or evaluator experience within the past five years; or have recent experience providing like training support.

Travel – International travel up to 10%

Expected Salary Range - Highly dependent on candidate qualifications:  $120,000-165,000

Additional Benefits - Dependent on personal eligibility and/or meeting length of employment requirements:

• Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Individual Logistics Support, including:
  • German tax exemption
  • Base Exchange and Commissary privileges
  • Motor vehicle registration
  • Access to VAT-free vehicle fuel
  • Armed Forces Post Office (APO) services
  • Reimbursement for minor dependent education at the duty location and access of DoD Education Activities (DoDEA) school system on a space-available basis.
  • Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) at the Group 3 rate
  • Relocation to/from Germany
  • Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Federal income tax exclusion)

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

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