Federation Manager (Engineer Systems 3)

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking an Engineer Systems 3 - Federation Manager to support NSWC Corona with Marine Corps LVC training at Quantico, VA. You will ensure system readiness, interoperability, and coordinated federation operations.

This role requires Linux/Windows experience, technical leadership, and a US Secret clearance. You will configure HLAs, synchronize data, and lead integration testing across the federation to enable realistic training environments.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 8 years applicable work experience.
• Must be familiar with Linux (command line) and Windows operating systems.
• Must have technical leadership ability during LVC training event execution.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable communicating at various levels of the organization.
• Must be familiar with MS Office.
• Current CompTIA Security + certification is required.
• Must currently hold and be able to maintain a US Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational readiness of the LVC federation and plan for scalability.
• Oversee DIS and HLA protocols for interoperable data exchange.
• Stand up and configure HLA federations for training exercises and monitor performance.
• Manage and synchronize enumerations across simulation platforms to match the master class list.
• Assess compatibility of all systems with DIS and HLA protocols.
• Coordinate and manage system updates to maintain protocol compatibility.
• Conduct integration testing across federation participants.
• Diagnose and resolve DIS/HLA protocol issues during exercises.
• Provide real-time technical support during LVC training exercises.
• Perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence and improve reliability.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Technical leadership

Written & verbal communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma with 9 years relevant experience

Tools

MS Visio

Job description

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Requisition Number:30216

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$104,503.00-$140,000.00

Security Clearance:Secret

Level of Experience:Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination - not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems - from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers - HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes- regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People- Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships- Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership- Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First- Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future- Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency- Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Engineer Systems 3 - Federation Manager in support of Navy Surface Warfare Center - Corona (NSWC Corona) in providing Marine Corps Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training. This person supports operational testing, development, and integration of Navy and Marine Corps LVC training systems to ensure they are compatible, interoperable, and meet USMC and the Fleet's training needs. This position is located at the Training Support Center (TSC), Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA.

Additionally, this position requires flexibility as duties and responsibilities may be adjusted to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements.

• Maintain the operational readiness of the LVC federation, ensuring that all systems are calibrated and synchronized for upcoming training exercises. Also plans for scalability by anticipating future needs and integrating additional capabilities without disrupting ongoing operations.
• Oversee the implementation and management of DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation) and High-Level Architecture (HLA) protocols to ensure effective and standardized data exchange and interoperability among the various components of the LVC training federation. Ensures all systems are compliant with these protocols to facilitate seamless live, virtual, and constructive interactions.
• Stand up and configure HLA federations specifically for training exercises, ensuring that all participating systems are properly integrated and synchronized to support the planned scenarios. Monitors the federation's performance throughout the exercise to troubleshoot and optimize in real time.
• Manage and synchronize enumerations across all simulation platforms to ensure they match the master class list. This involves updating and maintaining a consistent and accurate representation of entities, activities, and interactions within the LVC training environment to prevent conflicts and ensure data integrity.
• Regularly assess and ensure compatibility of all simulation systems with DIS and HLA protocols. This includes verifying that hardware and software configurations adhere to protocol specifications and can interoperate within the established LVC architecture without issues.
• Coordinate and manage system updates and upgrades to maintain protocol compatibility. Shall ensure that all system modifications enhance integration with DIS and HLA environments, supporting the broader objectives of the LVC federation.
• Conduct rigorous integration testing across different systems participating in the federation to verify their compatibility with DIS and HLA protocols. Identify and address integration issues that could hinder interoperability or performance during LVC exercises.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues specifically related to DIS and HLA protocols. This includes troubleshooting problems during live exercises, virtual simulations, or constructive scenario implementations that stem from protocol misconfigurations or incompatibilities.
• Provide real-time technical support during LVC training exercises, ensuring that any DIS and HLA related issues are quickly identified and addressed to minimize impact on training effectiveness.
• Perform root cause analysis for recurrent or critical issues associated with DIS and HLA protocols. Document findings and implement long-term solutions to prevent future occurrences, enhancing system reliability and training accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 8 years applicable work experience.
• Must be familiar with Linux (command line) and Windows operating systems.
• Must have technical leadership ability. During LVC training event execution, must be able to address technical issues by understanding which engineering domain problems belong to and then assign engineers from the appropriate domains to resolve issues.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable communicating at various levels of the organization. This may involve lower-level technical collaboration on issues with assigned engineers or high level explanation of issues and/or status updates with senior leadership.
• Must be familiar with MS Office.
• A current CompTIA Security + certification is required for the position.
• Must currently hold and be able to maintain a US Secret clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or related discipline plus 6 to 8 years of related experience is required.
• Knowledge of distributed simulation protocols such as High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS).
• Familiarity with networking concepts, architectures, and protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP.
• Experience with MS Visio software to produce technical architecture drawings.
• Knowledge of Navy and Marine Corps C5ISR tactical systems such as Link 16 and GCCS.
• Experience working with Navy and/or Marine Corps systems and/or commands.

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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