Army - Simulation Technical Officer

Ministry of Defence; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK seeks a Simulation Technical Officer to enhance training through Modelling and Simulation innovation. Responsibilities include delivering the M&S network, supporting Technology Enhanced Learning, and managing training projects. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and project management abilities, ensuring effective training delivery for both Regular and Reserves units.

Qualifications

• Experience in Modelling and Simulation processes.
• Ability to deliver training using advanced technological methods.
• Strong project management and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the focal point for M&S innovation within the RSA.
• Support instruction through Technology Enhanced Learning.
• Deliver and maintain the RA M&S network.
• Chair the M&S Working Group.

Skills

Modelling and Simulation (M&S)

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Overview

The Simulation Technical Officer will be expected to contribute to the following outputs of the Modelling and Simulation department:

• Operate as the focal point for Modelling and Simulation (M&S) innovation within the RSA and act as the single point of contact for training that utilises M&S within its delivery across the RA for both Regular and Reserves units.
• Support the instruction of soldiers through Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) and provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice to all RA training that involves simulation-based exercises.
• Deliver and maintain the RA M&S network, maintaining links with industry to develop and project manage future capabilities, ensuring relevance, realism, and credibility within both the training and M&S sectors.
• Chair the M&S Working Group with RSA stakeholders, and work in concert with the Defence Modelling and Simulation Office (DMSO), to ensure adherence to governance structures whilst enabling mechanisms to assure safety and reduce risk within training.

Roles and responsibilities

• Provide advice on Technology Enhanced Learning and associated innovation matters for the RSA.
• Maintain and deliver the RSA Defence Learning Environment (DLE) capability as the Sub-category Manager and liaise closely with other DLE Category and Sub-Category Managers within the DLE TLB hierarchy.
• Develop and maintain relevant, innovative and engaging modelling, simulation and application training with appropriate training stakeholders across RSA.
• Attend and represent the RSA on Modelling and Simulation training working groups and associated meetings as required.
• Maintain own civil service Human Resources Reporting Record (HMRS).
• Maintain own occupational and vocational capability; undertake mandated Continuous Personal Development as directed by RSA.
• Fulfil basic IT focused tasks, including facility bookings, basic equipment accounting, alongside managing spreadsheet data.

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