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

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 96,824 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) savings plan options

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking a qualified M&S Integrator to join the All-Domain Operations team in Colorado Springs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with modeling and simulation tools and will support NORAD/NORTHCOM customers.

Key responsibilities include articulating fielding requirements and supporting wargames. Candidates must have at least five years of relevant joint M&S experience and possess a TS/SCI security clearance. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of five years of joint M&S planning experience at the Combat Support Agency level.
• Practical experience in M&S tools for planning and executing joint wargames.
• Intermediate knowledge of M&S design methodology and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Articulate fielding requirements for new M&S systems.
• Support preparation of technical plans and reports for wargames.
• Work with teams to ensure the M&S environment meets mission requirements.

Skills

Joint M&S planning experience

Application of M&S tools

Intermediate knowledge of M&S architectures

Comprehensive knowledge of modeling and simulation techniques

Operational expertise in air, land, maritime operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field

Tools

Modeling and simulation software

Python

C++

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: MidHI

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This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

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

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

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.

Benefits

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.

Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.