Joint Training Specialist

Valiant Integrated Services; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services is seeking a full-time Joint Training Specialist in Suffolk, VA to support the CJT contract for Joint Staff J7 DD JTE. The role covers operating M&S tools like AWSIM, JCATS, JSAF, JTLS, JCATS Low Overhead Driver, and LOTS, with focus on realistic TTP replication and MSEL development.

The position requires active Secret clearance, on-site work, and ability to coordinate with exercise planners and ECG. Travel as required up to 30% may apply.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge in one of the two subgroups and be able to learn the other.
• Ability to master and then give platform instruction as a primary instructor for various simulations.
• Experience instructing exercise players and managing exercise response cells.

Responsibilities

• Instructor Controller duties across AWSIM, JCATS, JSAF, JTLS, JLOD, LOTS.
• Develops and delivers platform instruction, maintains doctrine proficiency, and certs in specified models.
• Performs exercise workstation controller tasks and assists Scenario Manager and ECG.
• Supports simulation development, testing, and as Deputy Test Director.

Skills

Knowledge of simulations

Cross-model learning

Instructor/controller tasks

MSEL planning and synchronization

Job description

Valiant is looking for a full-time Joint Training Specialist to join our team! In this role you will support the Collective Joint Training (CJT) contract for the Joint Staff J7 Deputy Directorate Joint Training and Exercises (JS J7 DD JTE) in Suffolk, VA. The CJT contract provides analytical, operational, technical, and administrative support for the execution of all phases of the Joint Training System (JTS) for large joint and combined military exercises. Emphasis is on the five stages of the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) for Joint Staff and Combatant Command (CCMD) exercise events. This position supports the Chairman's Joint Exercise Division (CJExD) as an Instructor Controller or as a Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) Planner. A Joint Training Specialist Instructor Controller will operate models and simulations (M&S) to accurately replicate Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) of friendly, hostile, and neutral forces during training exercises and system tests of using Air Warfare Simulation (AWSIM), Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS), Joint Semi Automated Forces (JSAF), Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS), JCATS Low Overhead Driver (JLOD) and Low Overhead Training System (LOTS). A Joint Training Specialist MSEL Planner develops the MSEL database in the Joint Training Tool (JTT) for military exercises, organizes and facilitates MSEL scripting conferences, serves as a functional expert in the Exercise Control Group (ECG) for MSEL synchronization and implementation, and assists Exercise Planners and Trusted Agents in the crafting of MSEL injects relevant to the exercise scenario.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties

Must have knowledge in one of the two subgroups and be able to learn the other.

Instructor Controller

• Knowledge of at least one of the following models and simulations and able to learn the others.
  • Air Warfare Simulation (AWSIM)
  • Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS)
  • Joint Semi Automated Forces (JSAF)
  • Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS)
  • Joint Low Overhead Driver (JLOD)
  • Low Overhead Training System (LOTS)
• Ability to master and then give platform instruction as a primary instructor for various simulations, maintaining proficiency in joint and service doctrine, and certification in specified models and simulations.
• Perform workstation controller tasks during exercise events, including instructing gamer augmentees, facilitating exercise response cell supervisor, and assisting the Scenario Manager and JECG Director.
• Support simulation development efforts as needed, including testing new versions, serving as Senior Control, and Deputy Test Director.
• Other duties as required.

MSEL Planner

• Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) Planner in the Scenario/MSEL Exercise/Event Design Section. Prepares the MSEL for joint/combined Joint Staff J7 supported exercises/events.
• In coordination with supported military customers and the Joint Exercise Support Team performs duties as Scenario and/or MSEL Planner during exercise/event planning and execution.
• Develops the MSEL in the JTT; provides the MSEL overview briefing; briefs MSEL scripted events/storylines; coordinates the JMSEL database for assigned exercises; and supports MSEL synchronization requirements as required. Assists the lead planner in Scenario and/or MSEL management and development.
• Performs duties as MSEL Coordinator during exercise execution.
• Provides instruction in JMSEL operations to members of the Exercise Control Group. Attends exercise/event planning conferences and attends coordination meetings as required.
• Other duties as required.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

Active Secret.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position: On-site, Office environment
• Work Week: Monday-Friday (may vary based on mission requirements)
• Work Hours: 0800 - 1700 (may vary based on mission requirements)
• Overtime: Exempt, but surge efforts as required
• Travel: As required, up to 30%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees. This job involves primarily working outdoors and exposure to the temperatures and elements associated with the region.

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.