Modeling & Simulation Analyst

Modeling & Simulation Analyst

Camp Pendleton, CA

The Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Analyst will primarily focus on the Deployable Virtual Training Environment (DVTE) Simulation and will cross train into other M&S simulation systems (MTWS, etc.) as required. The M&S Analyst reports to and receives work direction from the Project Manager through the local Company Site Lead. The M&S Analyst will perform the following duties :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain proficiency on software in the DVTE suite.
• Cross train as an M&S Analyst on other simulation systems as assigned.
• Provide subject matter expertise for integrating Tactical Decision-Making Simulations and other Deployable Virtual Training Environment (DVTE) models and training capabilities into unit and formal school training programs.
• Operate, and provide instruction on, various DVTE simulations with respect to maneuver, aviation, fires, logistics, intelligence operations, and other individual training simulations.
• Assist and train designated personnel to set up the DVTE suite and operate the simulation programs that make up the DVTE software.
• Determine which DVTE model, simulation, or software best supports training objectives and tactics, techniques, and procedures identified by the training audience, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Conduct exercise planning meetings.
• Conduct pre-event tests and evaluation of supporting scenarios and designated exercise terrain into the simulation, to support an exercise or series of training events.
• As needed, develop terrain / maps for exercises.
• Translate a military operations order into a simulation scenario.
• Assist in collecting information from DVTE exercises and training classes for After Action Reviews.
• Provide feedback to exercise participants on their training and conduct post-event critique and analysis employing after action review systems.
• Capture and report training system utilization data.
• Assist in augmenting other simulation program systems in the BSC / CAST contract.
• Integrate BSC / CAST live, virtual, and constructive simulations to support other DOD agencies' modeling and simulation programs and exercises.
• Assist Government representatives in the accountability of simulation center assets.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

CORE SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

WORKING CONDITIONS

SPECIAL POSITION NOTATIONS

SECURITY CLEARANCE

ESTIMATED COMPENSATION

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000