Maneuver Lead

Corps Solutions; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Corps Solutions is looking for a Maneuver Lead in Quantico, VA, to operate and maintain various training simulations and provide critical analysis during military exercises. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in military operations and educational qualifications in relevant fields.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of operational experience. Candidates must also possess strong analytical skills and be capable of communication at various command levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations research, management, military science or equivalent area desired.
• Minimum five years' operational experience in maneuver or intelligence operations.
• Strong understanding of US military doctrine and command relationships.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain training simulation models.
• Translate real-world scenarios into simulation databases.
• Draft and publish test plans and maintain training scenarios.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations research or related field

Minimum three years' experience in military training

Tools

DOD modeling and simulation tools such as MTWS, CACCTUS

Job description

Maneuver Lead

Quantico, VA

The Maneuver Lead reports to and receives work direction derivatives from the Project Manager. The Maneuver Lead will perform the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate, provide instruction, and maintain various training to simulation models with respect to maneuver, aviation, fires, logistics, and intelligence operations with respect to billet assignment, and contractor's personal military background.
• Translate real world or fictional enemy and friendly force structures into an exercise simulation database.
• Study highly classified material and sanitize to a lesser classification level for entry into a model, simulation or report.
• Provide analysis of a functional area (e.g., aviation, ground combat, command and control, combat service support, intelligence, and opposing forces) and identify strengths and weaknesses as they occur during a simulation-supported event.
• Research documents and extract factual data for composition of military forces for a model/simulation.
• Edit doctrinal manuscripts, analyze problem areas, and postulate feasible solutions for simulation and training events.
• Participate in and conduct reviews and structured walk-through of simulation events and training, operation orders and plans, and information gathering requirements.
• Provide analysis during exercises and attend conferences and meetings at both the resident site and other locations off-site.
• Assist in reviewing classified material and recommend a lesser classification for use in events, models simulations, demonstrations, reports, and/or briefings.
• As new simulation models or upgrades to current simulation models are introduced, the M&S section is required to train; operate, maintain the functional areas of the new model or upgrade.
• Provide analysis of emergent simulation technologies against stated requirements.
• Draft test plans, conduct tests, publish test results, and maintain and archive simulation-based training scenarios including organizational databases, tactics, weapon-system capabilities, doctrine, and force structures for use in preparation of strategic or tactical exercises.
• Document the salient properties of the system(s) being evaluated and their relevance to Marine Corps or Joint training.
• Translate operation orders into simulation databases.
• Conduct pre-event tests and evaluation of supporting databases and parametric data.
• Conduct post-event critique and analysis employing various after action review systems.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

EDUCATION

Civilian Education

• Bachelor's degree in operations research, management, military science, political science, or equivalent area desired or minimum three years' experience in military training and education required.

Military Education

• Minimum three years' experience in military training and education.
• Completion of an appropriate level of professional military education such as Intermediate/Top Level School (ILS/TLS) is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five years' operational experience in maneuver, aviation, fires, logistics, or intelligence operations as they pertain to computer-assisted exercises.
• Minimum three years demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships at MAGTF or joint/combined command level as measured by actual operational force employment experience.
• Minimum three years of experience conducting exercises or analysis efforts.
• Direct participation in real world operation is desired.
• Modeling and Simulation Experience: minimum three years of experience in DOD modeling and simulation, and previous experience with MTWS and other simulation models such as CACCTUS, DVTE, JCATS, JSAF, OneSAF, CBS, or JTLS.

CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Able to design and write clear communications and present training programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be familiar with MEF and Combatant Command Operations Plans / Contingency Plans.
• Must be capable of understanding the effects of weapons systems whose capabilities are retained above the SECRET//NOFORN level.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus.
• Daily travel in local area during workday (including use of personal vehicle).

SPECIAL POSITION NOTATIONS

• This position requires a Secret clearance level, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Requires 0% - 5% travel.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.