Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) Terrain Technician Senior – SECRET Clearance required

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Wahiawa (HI); On-site; USD 124,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a JLVC Terrain Technician Senior to contribute to high‑fidelity terrain and simulation products for joint training environments.

You will translate operational scenarios into terrain data, validate accuracy, and support data import/export across simulation platforms. The role requires a BS/BA in GIS or related field, 3+ years in terrain development, and a SECRET clearance with US citizenship.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in GIS, Geospatial Science, Modeling and Simulation or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
• 3+ years of terrain development, database development, modeling and simulation experience; military simulations/training systems preferred.
• Proficiency in JLVC terrain data development, validation, and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build high‑fidelity terrain and simulation products representing operational environments.
• Translate training requirements into customized terrain products to enhance realism.
• Create and validate terrain databases; manage data formatting and data exports across simulation platforms.
• Refine terrain products based on exercise feedback and evolving objectives; support distributed training environments.

Skills

Configuration Management

Geospatial Mapping

Simulation Modeling

Terrain Modeling

Education

BS/BA in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Tools

JTDS

VISTA

Job description

Job Qualifications

Skills: Configuration Management (CM), Geospatial Mapping, Simulation Modeling, Terrain Modeling

Certifications: None

Experience: 3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) Terrain Technician Senior

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT and the Joint Multinational Simulation Center - Pacific (JMSC-P) as a JLVC Terrain Technician for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: Build high-fidelity terrain and simulation products that accurately represent operational environments and support realistic collective training environments. Translate unit training requirements and operational scenarios into customized terrain products that enhance training realism. Create simulation database with accurate infrastructure and environmental features. Validate terrain product accuracy through quality-control processes that identify discrepancies, missing data, and fidelity issues before exercise execution. Assist with data formatting and import/export of terrain products across all simulation platforms. Refine terrain products based on exercise feedback, after-action reviews, and evolving training objectives. Willing to learn, work as part of team, and as an individual with minimal guidance undefined.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Education: BS/BA in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Science, Modeling and Simulation or a related technical discipline, OR the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, relevant experience or specialized technical training.

Required Experience: 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in terrain development, database development, modeling and simulation, or a related technical discipline; preferred experience developing, modifying, managing terrain and database products for military simulations or training systems and experience supporting Army or Joint collective training events.

Required Technical Skills: applicant shall possess experience in Developing, modifying, validating, and sustaining JLVC simulation terrain and parametric data sets by using JTDS or VISTA; Build and maintain the data pipelines, schemas, and integrations that connect simulation systems to exercise and mission-command environments; Terrain generation and visualization, including elevation data, imagery, feature data, and three-dimensional terrain products; Geospatial data formats and standards, including vector, elevation, imagery, and other spatial data formats; Data conversion, transformation, and validation between multiple geospatial and simulation formats; Terrain quality assurance, including accuracy checks, data validation, and fidelity assessments; Configuration and version management of terrain products; Simulation interoperability and an understanding of how terrain products support distributed training environments; Certification: Comp TIA SEC+ certification required within 6 months of hire.

Security Clearance Level: SECRET clearance is required with ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance.

Required Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated experience serving as a senior technician or technical lead responsible for terrain/database production, validation, and configuration management. Experience translating operational scenarios and training requirements into realistic terrain and simulation database products. Strong, effective presentation and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple terrain and database development efforts while meeting demanding exercise timelines. Strong attention to detail. Work independently while exercising sound judgment and maintaining close coordination with the broader JLVC and MTC technical team.

Location

Location: On Customer Site / moderate travel required to other customer sites in the AoR.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities. Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals. Rewards: 401K with company match. Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace. OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges. #JMSC-IP #GDITArmy #GDITRecruiting #defenseOCONUS.

Salary Range

The likely salary range for this position is $124,093 - $143,750. 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.

Working Hours and Travel

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Travel Required: 10-25%. Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA HI Schofield Additional Work Locations:.

Total Rewards

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.

Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

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