Junior Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC) Technician / System Admin[...]

Federal Sherpa; Leavenworth (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off and federal holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Federal Sherpa is seeking a JLCCTC Technician to support the Army Mission Command Training Program at Fort Leavenworth, KS. You will administer systems, support hardware and software, and ensure seamless simulation operations across distributed environments.

You will deploy and maintain WARSIM, JDLM, and FIRESIM, coordinate with training staff, and contribute to optimized exercise delivery. A DoD clearance is required and U.S. citizenship is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in IT, CS, engineering, or related field.
• DoD 8140 qualifications with DCWF roles: Technical Support Specialist, System Administrator, Product Support Manager.
• 1 year of military training and training support experience.
• Experience integrating training environments and simulation of Army Mission Command IS.
• Experience installing software updates and performing system enhancements.
• Proficiency with JLCCTC apps (WARSIM, JDLM, FIRESIM) or similar tools.
• Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, VLANs, VPNs).
• Familiarity with DoD config and patch management (DISA STIGs, SCAP).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication; able to instruct non-technical personnel

Responsibilities

• Manage servers, workstations, VMs, networks, and simulation software.
• Provide hardware, software, and basic networking troubleshooting.
• Install, configure, and update simulation applications and peripherals.
• Maintain hardware and software baselines; document changes.
• Deploy, test, and troubleshoot constructive simulations.
• Deliver classroom curricula and operator training.
• Validate simulation outputs and troubleshoot integration points.
• Support After Action Review tools with data capture and replay.
• Collaborate with planners and senior leaders to improve fidelity and usability.

Skills

System Administration

Technical Support

Networking Fundamentals

JLCCTC Applications

Security Clearances

Education

Associate’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

WARSIM

JDLM

FIRESIM

Job description

The Opportunity:

Federal Sherpa is uniquely positioned to support the United States Army’s Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Fort Leavenworth, KS by delivering strategic program and project management expertise tailored to MCTP. Leveraging a team of seasoned professionals—including U.S. Army veterans and former senior government executives—we provide mission-focused solutions that enhance War Fighter Exercises and SRM-aligned training. Our commitment to integrity, performance, and innovation ensures that operational forces are equipped to execute unified land operations and respond effectively to domestic crises, reinforcing the Army’s readiness and command capabilities.

Location

Onsite –MCTP – Fort Leavenworth, KS

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real‑world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution. As a Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC) Technician on our team at the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP), you’ll enable large‑scale, computer‑based training for Army commanders and battle staff. You’ll maintain and optimize the U.S. Army’s constructive simulation toolkit—ensuring mission‑rehearsal exercises on offensive, defensive, stability, and civil‑support operations run flawlessly from battalion through echelons‑above‑corps. You will be embedded at MCTP in Fort Leavenworth, KS (with potential worldwide deployments), providing hands‑on technical expertise for the JLCCTC suite. Your role ensures that simulation platforms seamlessly integrate with real‑world Mission Command systems and deliver realistic, dynamic training environments.

Key Responsibilities

• System Administration: Manage servers, workstations, virtual machines, networks, and simulation software (WARSIM, JDLM, FIRESIM). Monitor system health, apply OS and firmware updates, and execute routine backups.
• Technical Support: Act as subject‑matter expert for hardware, software, and basic networking troubleshooting. Respond to and resolve incidents to maintain uninterrupted training operations.
• Installation & Maintenance: Install, configure, and update simulation applications and peripheral devices. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in line with DoD Information Assurance directives.
• Configuration Management: Maintain hardware and software baselines across distributed nodes and exercise networks. Document version control, change histories, and configuration checklists.
• Exercise Support: Deploy, test, and troubleshoot constructive simulations. Ensure interoperability with live Mission Command platforms so staff train on actual Army systems.
• Training & Instruction: Develop and deliver classroom curricula and hands‑on coaching for operators. Verify operator proficiency in system operation, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Simulation Stimulation: Validate that JLCCTC outputs correctly stimulate Mission Command environments. Troubleshoot integration points with command post hardware and software.
• Post‑Exercise Analysis: Support After Action Review (AAR) tools by capturing, replaying, and exporting simulation data. Assist exercise directors in debriefs to highlight performance metrics and lessons learned.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Coordinate with exercise planners, instructional designers, and senior leaders to refine training scenarios. Propose enhancements to increase simulation fidelity, scalability, and ease of use.

This position may require access to restricted facilities. Due to the nature of work performed within those facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Meet DoDM 8140 qualifications with primary DoD Cyber Work Force (DCWF) role of Technical Support Specialist and secondary roles of System Administrator and Product Support Manager at tier, Intermediate
• One (1) year of experience with Military training and training support
• One (1) year of experience in integrating training environments, planning architectures, and stimulation of Army Mission Command Information Systems (MCiS) in support of unit training events and distributed exercises
• One (1) year of experience in performing system enhancements and installing software updates
• Proficiency with JLCCTC applications (WARSIM, JDLM, FIRESIM) or equivalent constructive simulation tools
• Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs) and secure LAN/WAN operations
• Familiarity with DoD configuration and patch management processes (DISA STIGs, SCAP)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to instruct non‑technical military personnel

Clearance

(Used for ability to obtain a clearance or specific clearance requirements) Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Vetting

(Used for Public Trust or DHS suitability) Public Trust: Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required.

Benefits

• Industry competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Employee Life Insurance
• Short and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• PTO and all 11 Federal Holidays as paid days off
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match