PTOC Simulation Facilitator

The Simulation Facilitator provides technical expertise for the set-up, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting of military command and control-related clients and software tools. Individuals shall provide technical expertise on the simulation-stimulation of the systems, including the employment of simulations and/or gaming systems that stimulate command and control systems. Supports the preparation, execution, and recovery of systems to support exercise control. Provides instruction to personnel as designated by the exercise/event lead to meet individual and unit training objectives. Due to the nature of this work and location, we will be conducting ongoing interviews while this position is contingent upon award.

How Your Role Will Make an Impact:

Utilize experience and skills from the extensive use of live, virtual, constructive and gaming simulations per Army doctrine for training from assignments in Army branches such as but not limited to Armor, Infantry, Logistics, Artillery, Military Police, Air Defense, Engineer, Aviation, Signal, Transportation and other organizations and branches. This routine use simulations and/or mission command information systems includes the following specific duties and responsiblities:  Operate simulation clients and provides functional support and feedback during events.  Support the technical system used to include writing exercise support plans and identifying personnel requirements.  Recover and reconsolidate all systems after the exercise to ensure 100% functionality.  Test and provide maintenance and storage of command and control, simulation, and gaming systems.  Provide over the shoulder support to the military and civilian personnel on the operation of command and control and supporting simulation systems.  Support the After Action Review collection and presentation process.  Provide input to exercise design and technical planning products.  Provide technical expertise in the set-up, configuration, testing, training, operating and troubleshooting of simulation, gaming and mission command information systems to support individual, collective, and unit training.  Support system database development and advise on use of command and control, simulation, and gaming systems to support individual, collective, and unit training objectives.  Provide IT configuration of stations and related systems.  Support set-up, transition, and break down for all training and training support activities pertaining to this task order.  Participate in individual training, seminars, conferences, exercise/experiment planning events, site surveys, and exercise and training events and supports the planning and preparation processes and product development as needed.  Perform IT quality assurance of systems and provide feedback to system network administrators  Document and update processes including internal training and certification programs.  Perform tasks under deadlines.  Prepared to work at a computer terminal for extended periods.  Prepared to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, for consecutive days up to 3 weeks  As required, be prepared to support the move and setup/recovery of exercise equipment and furniture IAW approved room builds  As required, be prepared to develop assessments input for exercise design, planning, preparation, execution, and after action review of company through COCOM‐level exercises 

What You Will Need to Join Our Award-Winning Team:

Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance Ability to provide technical expertise in the set-up, configuration, testing, training, operating and troubleshooting of simulation, gaming and mission command information systems to support individual, collective, and unit training.  Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills.  Outstanding work ethic and personal integrity.  Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.  Ability to perform tasks under deadlines.  Possess a very high degree of attention to detail.  Capable of working at a computer terminal for extended periods.  Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, for consecutive days up to 4 weeks. 

What Sets You Apart:

Knowledge of and experience with Army constructive and virtual models and simulations typical of 3 or more years of assignments in the Army branches of infantry, armor, logistics, artillery, military police, air defense, engineers, aviation, and signal/communications.  Experience creating gaming simulation databases in support of an exercise, event or testing.  Experience with US DoD modeling and simulation defense programs.  Experience using Microsoft Office products required. IT systems and network experience desired. Ability to document and update processes.  Ability to work with senior Government and Industry leaders. 

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