Modeling and Simulation Specialist

Corps Solutions; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Corps Solutions, based at Camp Lejeune, NC, seeks a Modeling and Simulation Specialist to work on MAGTF-level simulation systems and train across other M&S platforms. You will translate orders into simulation requirements, support exercise planning and after-action reviews, and collaborate with operators, intelligence personnel, contractors, government civilians, and senior military leaders.

The role requires familiarity with distributed simulation (HLA/DIS) and data-driven scenario development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and five years of operational military experience.
• Knowledge of Marine Corps doctrine, MAGTF-level planning, tactics, and command relationships.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to learn unfamiliar systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Operate and instruct on M&S systems such as MTWS, JCATS, VBS4, ASCOT, DART, JVT, and other LVC tools.
• Integrate operational, intelligence, information, and fires data into simulation and wargaming environments.
• Translate orders, intelligence inputs, and planning guidance into simulation system requirements and databases.
• Support exercise planning, execution, and analysis, including pre-event checks and post-event reviews.
• Conduct functional area analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, and gaps during simulation-supported events.
• Coordinate with operators, intelligence personnel, contractors, government civilians, and senior military leadership.
• Research and extract data for accurate scenario development.
• Contribute to distributed simulation and interoperability efforts (HLA/DIS).
• Capture and report system utilization data and maintain proficiency through cross-training.

Skills

Intelligence disciplines

Simulations / wargaming

C2 / targeting / fires integration

Data integration into simulations

LVC integration

Distributed simulation (HLA/DIS)

AI enabled decision support awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Military experience 5+ years

Tools

MTWS

JCATS

VBS4

ASCOT

DART

JVT

HLA/DIS

LVC

Job description

Modeling and Simulation Specialist

Camp Lejeune, NC

The Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Specialist will primarily focus on MAGTF-level simulation systems and will cross train into other M&S simulation systems as required. The M&S Specialist reports to and receives work directions from the Project Manager through the local Company Site Lead.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and instruct on M&S systems such as MTWS, JCATS, VBS4, ASCOT, DART, JVT, and other LVC tools; rapidly learn new platforms and technologies.


• Integrate operational, intelligence, information, and fires data into simulation and wargaming environments.


• Translate orders, intelligence inputs, and planning guidance into simulation system requirements and databases.


• Support exercise planning, execution, and analysis, including pre event database checks, system validation, and post event after action review.


• Conduct functional area analysis and identify strengths, weaknesses, and capability gaps during simulation supported events.


• Participate in exercise development as a planner and coordinate with operators, intelligence personnel, contractors, government civilians, and senior military leadership.


• Research and extract operational and technical data for accurate scenario development.


• Contribute to distributed simulation and interoperability efforts (HLA/DIS).


• Capture and report system utilization data and maintain proficiency through cross training.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.


• Minimum five years of operational military experience, preferably with combat arms or intelligence operations background.


• Knowledge of Marine Corps doctrine, MAGTF-level planning, tactics, and command relationships.


• Strong analytical, problem solving, coordination, and communication skills.


• Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar systems, technologies, and operational processes.

CORE SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

• Familiarity with intelligence disciplines: all source, SIGINT, ELINT, EW, cyber, IPB, information operations.


• Experience with simulations, wargaming, or synthetic training environments.


• Understanding of Marine Corps C2, targeting, fires integration, and sensor to decision workflows.


• Experience integrating data into simulations and developing common operational pictures.


• Knowledge of distributed simulation (HLA, DIS) and LVC integration.


• Awareness of advanced/emerging capabilities such as C5ISR modernization, AI enabled decision support, multi domain operations, and Project Tripoli.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work performed on site in a government facility.


• Required to sit or stand for extended periods and maintain focus.


• May need to lift or move computers and related equipment.


• Must work an unstable schedule—including holidays and weekends—during exercises; shifts may extend to 12-14 hours/day for 1-3 weeks.

SPECIAL POSITION NOTATIONS

• Occasional CONUS and OCONUS travel (1-3 weeks at a time; sometimes longer).


• Valid U.S. Passport required.


• Must qualify as an authorized company driver (valid license, insurance, acceptable driving record).


• Daily local travel may be required, including use of personal vehicle.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• NATO Secret security clearance required.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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