Modeling & Simulation Integrator / Operator (Engineer Sys Mod Sim 3-5) - 28589

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a qualified M&S Integrator to support NORAD/NORTHCOM exercises in Colorado Springs, CO. You will work within the Global Security group to apply modeling tools across DoD simulations and wargames, coordinating data and scenarios for realistic exercises.

The role requires extensive joint M&S planning experience, a TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to travel up to 10% as needed. Join a team focused on advancing national security through innovative simulations.

Qualifications

• Five years of joint M&S planning experience in a relevant agency or command.
• Proven ability to apply M&S tools to support DoD wargames and exercises.

Responsibilities

• Articulate NORAD/NORTHCOM fielding requirements for M&S systems.
• Coordinate scenario databases for wargames and ensure data integration.
• Build scripts for exercise actions and validate model behavior.
• Prepare memoranda, technical plans and reports for synthetic environments.
• Assess virtual representations and recommend improvements for realism.
• Support planning for large wargames and Tier-1 exercises.
• Review strategic documents and communicate guidance to stakeholders.

Skills

Joint M&S planning

Security clearance

Leadership

Analytical techniques

Independent reviewer

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD preferred

Tools

BCS-F

RTAP

JIMDTS

DMO

AWSIM

AFSIM

Python

C++

IT security basics (Net+/Sec+)

Job description

Requisition Number: 28589

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $96,824.00 - $195,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes-regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.


• Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.


• Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.


• Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.


• Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.


• Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a qualified candidate to join our esteemed ADO team in Colorado Springs, CO, and support our valued NORAD/NORTHCOM customer. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in various modeling and simulation tools utilized across the Department of Defense (DoD). The integrator should possess a comprehensive understanding of the capabilities of multiple tools, with a general understanding of their operation.

** THIS POSTING IS CONTINGENT ON FUNDING - FUNDING EXPECTED FY27 **

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Ability to articulate NORAD/NORTHCOM fielding requirements for new M&S systems and upgrades to current systems.


• Attends meetings, workshops, and conferences to gather information for Global multi-Combatant Command Exercises and make M&S system recommendations necessary to match specific system capabilities to wargame and exercise requirements by coordinating or creating the associated scenario databases and ensuring NORAD/NORTHCOM data and requirements are integrated into the appropriate systems.


• 10%, or less, of the time this role may focus on building the scripts for individual actions that are taking place during Global multi-Combatant Command exercises and operating the models, ensuring the entities in each model are behaving properly throughout the games.


• Works in conjunction with another M&S Integrator to support preparation of memoranda, technical plans, and reports to develop the synthetic environment for N&NC wargames and exercises, ensuring the M&S environment provides the capabilities to meet mission requirements for the conduct of wargame and exercise events.


• Assesses representation in the virtual environment and provides recommendations for improvement and additional realism. Applies analytical techniques in the evaluation of models and simulations.


• Support/planning for 1-2 large wargames and 2 Tier-1 exercises


• Self-starter with the ability to independently review strategic documents, incorporate strategic guidance into M&S system recommendations, and communicate guidance and recommendations to stakeholders with a variety of backgrounds


• May require travel

Minimum Qualifications

LEVEL 3 = 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

LEVEL 4 = 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

LEVEL 5 = 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of joint M&S planning experience in a Combat Support Agency, Combatant Command, or Joint Staff level.


• Must have practical experience in the application of M&S tools for the planning and execution of joint wargames and/or exercises.


• Individual(s) should be able to understand and apply joint doctrine.


• Intermediate knowledge of M&S architectures and design methodology for experiments using live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) environments.


• Comprehensive knowledge of a broad range of modeling, simulation, and analysis techniques.


• Familiarity with the operation of a broad range of M&S tools during exercise and wargame execution, and the ability to assess the M&S requirements of a Joint Staff and recommend M&S tools based on those requirements.


• Operational expertise or related experience supporting air, land, and/or maritime operations.


• TS/SCI security clearance required


• THIS POSTING IS CONTINGENT ON FUNDING - FUNDING EXPECTED FY27

Preferred Requirements

• Battle Control System - Fixed (BCS-F) experience


• Real Time Analytical Platform (RTAP) experience


• Joint Integrated Missile Defense and Warning Training System (JIMDTS) experience


• Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) experience


• Air Warfare Simulation (AWSIM) experience


• Familiarity with Object-Oriented Programming, Python, C++ - for Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) software


• IT background (Net+, Sec+, A+, ITIL) to facilitate technical aspects of the Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) environment


• 2+ years Instructor/Evaluator Experience

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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