Future Warfare M&S Specialist

Provides SME support services to Army Wargaming Branch of the Future Warfare Division (FWD) throughout the design and execution of the Future Study Program (FSP). Model & Simulation Specialist will support all aspects of wargame/event execution. Support will vary based on event design and includes:

• Future Warfare M&S Specialist ensures the correct configuration of wargame software, data, simulations, simulators, servers and tools used within a distributed simulation event.
• Ensures scenario data and unit/entity composition, properties, system performance characteristics, and locations are accurate at exercise instantiation. Interfaces with all external participants and directs all aspects of distributed simulation events, including in-stride management of hardware, software, and data changes, and management of stop/start/restart and checkpoint reset operations.
• Ensures simulation event data is captured and archived in order to support event After-Action Review (AAR) and report generation activities.

Specific knowledge, skills, and experience include:

• Must have at least four (4) years of experience in the planning, integrating, and executing the conduct of distributed/multi-site simulation (including all elements of event development testing & integration) conducted to examine and analyze Future Service Concepts, Capabilities, and Force Structures in the context of Military formations from Brigade to Division-level operating in a Joint, Interagency, and Multinational force environment.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in Army, Joint, or hobby war gaming.
• Preferred experience working with senior General Officer (GO)/Flag Officer (FO) / Senior Executive Service (SES) officials.
• Preferred experience working in Joint and Army Command headquarters
• Preferred proficiency with C++
• Preferred proficiency with SQL and/or Power BI

Required:

• Must possess a Bachelor Degree in Modeling and Simulation, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research/Systems Analysis, Information Systems Management or related field.
• Clearance: Eligible for Secret
• Must be a US Citizen
• Proficient with Microsoft software

Salary:

• $80,000

Location:

• Fort Eustis, Newport News VA 23604

Travel:

• As required, estimated 10-15% a year

Benefits: 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Medical and Dental Plans, Life and Disability insurance, Education Assistance (and more).

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Judy Pagac, Chief Human Resources Officer at judy.pagac@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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