1361 - Fleet Synthetic Training Program Lead

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

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Functional Lead to support the Fleet Synthetic Training Program. In this pivotal role, you'll manage contractor personnel and oversee the planning of live and synthetic exercises, ensuring mission objectives are met. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in naval synthetic modeling and simulations, along with a Top Secret security clearance. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical training initiatives within a dynamic environment, making a meaningful impact on naval operations. If you are passionate about training and simulations, this is the perfect chance to elevate your career.

Benefits

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance (HSA, FSA, DFSA)

Life and AD&D Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)

12 Floating Holidays

Educational Assistance

Highly Competitive Salary

Flexibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience at senior trainer/evaluator level on SG or NFC staff.
• Active DoD issued Top Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor personnel supporting FST exercises/events.
• Lead and provide expertise on naval synthetic modeling and simulations.
• Assist in planning and execution of synthetic training.

Skills

Naval Synthetic Modeling/Simulations

JSAF

MTWS

C5I Systems

Mission Planning and Execution

Top Secret Security Clearance

Job description

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.

Minimum 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.
• Candidate must possess an active, DoD issued 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):

1. Provide oversight and management of contractor personnel supporting FST exercises/events to ensure all tasks and assignments are accurately completed.
2. Assist government lead with synthetic training planning and execution to ensure training objectives are accomplished.
3. Lead, advise, and provide subject matter expertise on naval synthetic modeling and simulations (JSAF, MTWS, etc.).
4. 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.).
5. 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).
6. Ensure proper coordination, where appropriate, between commands (TTGL/TTGP, EWTGL/ Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific (EWTGP), NSWC-Corona, etc.) to facilitate synthetic training.
7. Oversee the development of synthetic scenarios in accordance with current naval, joint, and coalition doctrine, TTPs and forward deployed Fleet requirements.
8. Ensure proper development and testing of synthetic scenarios.
9. Assist government representatives in debrief of FST exercises in accordance with appropriate MOE using USFF established NMETLs.
10. Provide recommendations for and development of synthetic augmentation (entities, scenario elements, simulator operators, etc.) to live training exercises.
11. 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) with Carry-Over up to 240 hours
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary
• Flexibility