1361 - Fleet Synthetic Training Program Lead

Sigma Defense Systems LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior Functional Lead to oversee the Fleet Synthetic Training Program in Virginia Beach. This pivotal role involves managing contractor personnel, planning live and synthetic exercises, and providing subject matter expertise in naval synthetic modeling and simulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mission planning and execution, with a strong background in training and evaluation. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing naval training capabilities and contribute to impactful training exercises that shape the future of maritime operations.

Benefits

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance with HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans

Life and AD&D Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions

160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)

12 Floating Holidays

Educational Assistance

Highly Competitive Salary

Flexibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a senior trainer/evaluator on SG or NFC staff.
• Expertise in naval synthetic modeling and simulations (JSAF, MTWS).

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor personnel supporting FST exercises/events.
• Assist with synthetic training planning and execution.

Skills

Naval Synthetic Modeling

Training and Evaluation

Mission Planning

JSAF Operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Relevant Field

Master's Degree in a Relevant Field

Tools

JSAF

MTWS

C5I Systems

Job description

1361 - Fleet Synthetic Training Program Lead

1361 - Fleet Synthetic Training Program Lead

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Sigma Defense is seeking a senior Functional Lead to support the Fleet Synthetic Training (FST) Program at Tactical Training Group, Atlantic (TTGL) in Virginia Beach, VA as the FST Program Lead Support. The individual in this role will provide oversight and management of contractor personnel supporting FST exercises/events. He or she will oversee planning and support of live and synthetic exercises including, but not limited to, FST-J, FST-GC, FST-T (ASW), SLAMEX/TLAMEX.

The ideal candidate should have expertise on naval synthetic modeling/simulations (JSAF, MTWS, etc) and should have at least 5 years' experience at the senior trainer/evaluator level on a Strike Group (SG) or Numbered Fleet Commander (NFC) staff (or equivalent DoD staff involving mission planning and execution). Additionally, having at least 2 years of experience as a JSAF operator is desired but not required.

This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract and will be confirmed once the contract is finalized. The candidate selected for this role will be offered the position on the condition that the contract is awarded to our organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

• 5 years of relevant experience at the senior trainer/evaluator level on a SG or NFC staff or equivalent DoD staff involving mission planning and execution
• 2 years of experience as a JSAF operator is desired but not required
  
  
  

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Top Secret security clearance or higher. A TS/SCI clearance level is required for this position
• A clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate.
  
  
  

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

• Provide oversight and management of contractor personnel supporting FST exercises/events to ensure all tasks and assignments are accurately completed.
• Assist government lead with synthetic training planning and execution to ensure training objectives are accomplished.
• Lead, advise, and provide subject matter expertise on naval synthetic modeling and simulations (JSAF, MTWS, etc.).
• Provide lead expertise and support on C5I systems (GCCS-M/J, MDS, air defense systems integrator (ADSI), theater battle management core system (TBMCS), and joint automated deep operations coordination system (JADOCS), etc.).
• Oversee planning and support live (COMPTUEX, TFEX, LSE, CTF-65/50 CERTEX, Surface Warfare Advanced Team Training [SWATT], Fleet Battle Experiments, Group Sail,) and synthetic exercises including, but not limited to, FST-J, FST-GC, FST-T (ASW), SLAMEX/TLAMEX, Tactical Flag Communications Center (TFCC) trainers, Navy USW Training Assessment Course (NUWTAC) and Naval Integrated Fire Control - Counter Air (NIFC-CA).
• Ensure proper coordination, where appropriate, between commands (TTGL/TTGP, EWTGL/ Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific (EWTGP), NSWC-Corona, etc.) to facilitate synthetic training.
• Oversee the development of synthetic scenarios in accordance with current naval, joint, and coalition doctrine, TTPs and forward deployed Fleet requirements.
• Ensure proper development and testing of synthetic scenarios.
• Assist government representatives in debrief of FST exercises in accordance with appropriate MOE using USFF established NMETLs.
• Provide recommendations for and development of synthetic augmentation (entities, scenario elements, simulator operators, etc.) to live training exercises.
• Provide government lead with appropriate lessons learned from synthetic training exercises and ensure relevant changes are incorporated in future exercises
  
  
  

Salary Range: $85,000 - $120,000 annually.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary
• Flexibility

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

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