Modeling and Simulations Specialist/Technical Instructor

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Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Modeling and Simulations Specialist/Technical Instructor

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Modeling and Simulations Specialist/Technical Instructor supporting Mission Readiness Exercise development at the Special Operations Mission Training Center (SOMTC) on Fort Bragg, NC. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Modeling and Simulations Specialist/Technical Instructor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Modeling and Simulations Specialist/Technical Instructor joining our team to develop simulation support products and to run realistic simulation support tools for use during Commander's Assessments and External Evaluations for Special Operations Force (SOF) personnel before their deployments.

HOW A MODELING AND SIMULATIONS SPECIALIST/TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• See SCA Directory of Occupations for Technical Instructor
• Be a part of the SOMTC's Mission Command Exercise Branch (MCEB), focused on developing simulation products that enhance training
• Analyze "real world" terrain from maps and graphical overlays and then accurately build that terrain into a simulation product. Add vehicles, personnel, and buildings to realistically represent the operational environment.
• Work as a member of a Modeling/Simulations team able to accept guidance as well as to provide sound suggestions after conducting analysis of the project.
• Utilize the simulations that you will help to develop to replicate aircraft, helicopters, and military vehicles moving through the battlespace. These simulations will add realism to the Special Operations Force units' training and helps them to view the battlefields they will potentially operate within.
• You will have access to and will use the most current simulation suites to create your products. Virtual Battlespace-4 (VBS-4) is a new "Games for Training" platform, and you will receive training on how to effectively use it.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Associate's Degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field or equivalent military training/experience or equivalent military experience/training
• Required Experience: Must be familiar with building three-dimensional terrain databases using a variety of software to include, but not limited to, 3D Max and Visitor 4, to include any related training.
  • Shall have experience with constructive and virtual computer simulations, video editing, and authoring of modeling/simulation scenarios.
  • Knowledge of Army Mission Command and/or Live, Virtual, Constructive and Gaming (LVCG) Systems.
  • Knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, or .NET.
  • Knowledge of military operational concepts.
• Security Clearance Level: Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance within 6 months.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to work with self-initiative after receiving initial task guidance. Ability to follow project schedules and meet designated completion dates.
• Preferred Skills:
  • Two years of experience developing scenarios with Virtual Battle Space-3 (VBS-3) or VBS-4.
  • One-year experience managing Microsoft SharePoint portal collection sites.
  • One-year experience designing portals for exercise use
• Location: On Customer Site, Ft. Bragg, NC

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GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• ​Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

2 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required