Description
Req ID: RQ181883
Type of Requisition: SCA
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: SCA
Skills:
Analytical Thinking,Microsoft SharePoint,Programming Languages
Experience:
2 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Modeling and Simulations Specialist/Technical Instructor
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Modeling and Simulations Specialist/Technical Instructor supporting Mission Readiness Exercise development at the Special Operations Mission Training Center (SOMTC) on Fort Liberty, NC. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Modeling and Simulations Specialist/Technical Instructor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Modeling and Simulations Specialist/Technical Instructor joining our team to develop simulation support products and to run realistic simulation support tools for use during Commander’s Assessments and External Evaluations for Special Operations Force (SOF) personnel before their deployments.
HOW A MODELING AND SIMULATIONS SPECIALIST/TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
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See SCA Directory of Occupations for Technical Instructor
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Be a part of the SOMTC’s Mission Command Exercise Branch (MCEB), focused on developing simulation products that enhance training
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Analyze “real world” terrain from maps and graphical overlays and then accurately build that terrain into a simulation product. Add vehicles, personnel, and buildings to realistically represent the operational environment.
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Work as a member of a Modeling/Simulations team able to accept guidance as well as to provide sound suggestions after conducting analysis of the project.
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Utilize the simulations that you will help to develop to replicate aircraft, helicopters, and military vehicles moving through the battlespace. These simulations will add realism to the Special Operations Force units’ training and helps them to view the battlefields they will potentially operate within.
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You will have access to and will use the most current simulation suites to create your products. Virtual Battlespace-3 and Virtual Battlespace-4 are new “Games for Training” platforms, and you will receive training on how to effectively use them.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
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Education: Associate’s Degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field or equivalent military training/experience or equivalent military experience/training
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Required Experience: Must be familiar with building three-dimensional terrain databases using a variety of software to include, but not limited to, 3D Max and Visitor 4, to include any related training.
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Shall have experience with constructive and virtual computer simulations, video editing, and authoring of modeling/simulation scenarios.
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Knowledge of Army Mission Command and/or Live, Virtual, Constructive and Gaming (LVCG) Systems.
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Knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, or .NET.
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Knowledge of military operational concepts.
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Required Technical Skills:
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Security Clearance Level: Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance within 6 months.
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Required Skills and Abilities:
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Ability to work with self-initiative after receiving initial task guidance.
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Ability to follow project schedules and meet designated completion dates.
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Preferred Skills:
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Two years of experience developing scenarios with Virtual Battle Space-3 (VBS-3).
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One-year experience managing Microsoft SharePoint portal collection sites.
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One-year experience designing portals for exercise use
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Location: On Customer Site, Ft. Liberty, NC
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US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
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401K with company match
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Comprehensive health and wellness packages
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Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
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Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
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Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
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Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $25.75 – $34.83. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
