Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Indirect Fires Control SME reports to and receives work direction from the Project Manager and the BSC site lead and will perform the following duties:

• Install, operate, and maintain MTWS/CACCTUS/DVTE simulation computer workstations and networks in support of simulation-based events 
• Participate in various exercise concept development, planning, and curriculum review conferences
• Participate in and conduct reviews and structured walk-throughs of simulation events and training, operation orders and plans, and information gathering requirements 
• Project management of the entire exercise cycle from start to finish and provide, document, and archive after-action reviews and lessons learned
• Coordinate with command and staff leadership to develop and implement training objectives
• Participate in and conduct reviews and structured walk-throughs of simulation events and training, operation orders and plans, and information gathering requirements 
• Operate, provide instruction, and maintain various training to simulation models with respect to maneuver, fires, logistics, and intelligence operations with respect to billet assignment, and contractor’s personal military background 
• Provide analysis of a functional area (e.g., indirect fires, 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 
• Conduct research and command coordination to ensure currency in composition, disposition, and strength of military forces for a model/simulation 
• Provide analysis of emergent trends, tactics, and techniques for scenario development
• Replicate real-world or fictional enemy and friendly force structures into an exercise simulation database
• Edit doctrinal manuscripts, analyze problem areas and postulate feasible solutions for simulation and training events
• Create audience scaled training based on billets and or training objectives
• Maintain and revise training based on software upgrades
• Review and test simulation software providing pertinent feedback to software developers
• Provide analysis during exercises and attends 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, and maintain the functional areas of the new model or upgrade 
• Provide analysis of 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 the 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

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in operations research, management, military science, political science, or equivalent area desired or a minimum of three years experience in military training and education required
• Minimum of three years experience in military training and education
• Attendance at Intermediate Level School such as Marine Corps CSC or completion of the equivalent nonresident course is preferred
• Formal Schools Instructors Course

EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate is a former Artillery Operations Chief with an Indirect Fires Control background and training experience and would possess the following types of experience.

• Five years of operational fires experience. Direct participation in real-world operations is desired.
• Three years of experience participating in and conducting exercises or analysis efforts 
• Three years of experience in DOD modeling and simulation, and have previous experience with DVTE, and other simulation models such as CACCTUS, MTWS, JCATS, JSAF, OneSAF, CBS, or JTLS

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships at MAGTF or joint/combined command level as measured by actual operational force employment experience 
• 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
• C4I and technical competencies

Additional Information

• Ability to obtain or have a security clearance
• Requires 0% - 15% travel
• Daily travel in the local area during the workday (including the use of a personal vehicle).
• Required to perform work in connection with a covered contract and therefore must comply with Safer Federal Workforce standards.
• Extended workdays and weekend work may be required
• Ability to work from a remote location
• Anticipated Date of Availability: June 2022
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Green Cell is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All hiring decisions are based on nondiscriminatory factors without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other class protected by law. In addition, Green Cell engages in affirmative action efforts, where appropriate, to employ, train and promote qualified minorities, women, the disabled, disabled veterans, newly separated veterans or other protected veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify. If you require assistance applying for any currently open online position, please contact a Green Cell representative.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.