Senior Training and Development Specialist - Leidos - Monterey, CA

Programs of interest for functional and technical integration:

• Live-Virtual-Constructive-Gaming Integrating Architecture / Integrated Training and Education (LVCG-IA / ITE)


• Army Mission Command Systems (AMCS).


• Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC).


• Simulations C4I Interchange Module for Plans, Logistics and Exercises (SIMPLE).


• Joint Deployment and Logistics Model (JDLM).


• Night Vision Image Generator/Multiple Unified Simulation Environment (NVIG/MUSE).


• Fire Support Simulator (FIRESIM/EXCIS2).


• After Action Review System (AARS).


• War Fighters Simulation (WARSIM).


• One Semi-Automated Forces (OneSAF).


• Army Games for Training (AGfT).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, Operate and Maintain the GFT Applications, to include troubleshooting and resolving GFT software, hardware and network problem, real-time editing, and backup/recovery of all GFT data elements.


• Configuration Management; Maintain GFT applications. The candidate will manage version control and continuous integration, for all configuration management requirements. Install, Configure & Operate existing & Emerging Army Stimulation-to-command and control (C2) interfaces; configure gaming hardware, software, and peripheral equipment to interface with Army Stimulation C2 interfaces as required.


• Reformat and manipulate geographic information system (GIS) source data for imagery; build, add or modify imagery features not contained in source data to produce gaming terrain data sets to support proponent education requirements.


• Provide Modeling and/or animation support; the modeler/animator shall apply knowledge of the technological capabilities and limitations associated with modeling and texturing for gaming solutions in support of the proponent school education needs.


• Apply scripting language to augment and enhance behaviors; create simple functions in a client scripting language. The gaming technical person(s) shall manipulate gaming application software to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) actions through scripting.


• Maintain training content; update the MilGaming web site and its content: graphics, animations, scenarios, models, terrain, training support packages (TSPs), and videos.


• Authoring training tasks; the gaming technical person(s) shall assist proponent training developers build proponent training content: placing objects and entities, defining artificial intelligence (AI) actions through scripting, creating and integrating audio assets, and displaying text and graphics, as defined in approved project documentation. Participates in education courseware and program of instruction (POI) planning events.


• Administer the GFT systems during exercises and training events; participates in After Action Reviews (AARs) IAW TC 25-20, manage the GFT security compliance activities, to include the design and development of GFT information technology (IT) strategies at the local level.


• Maintains accountability of gaming furnished equipment; maintains accountability of gaming hardware, software, peripheral equipment, and other gaming related items.


• Instruct training audience to operate GFT systems and tools; instructs local personnel and Soldiers as required on the use of all gaming applications.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5 years of experience training Army units with simulations and simulators in a collective setting.


• Bachelor’s Degree or 8 additional years in designing training scenarios and simulation experience (8 years of related experience may be submitted in lieu of education requirement).


• Acquire an A+, Network+, and Security+ within 90 calendar days of hire.


• At least 5 years of experience with exercise life cycle (ELC) concepts and milestones.


• GFT and/or other gaming/gaming-related applications and the configuration, management and maintenance of those applications to include installation, configuration, and operation of existing and emerging Army Stimulation-to-command and control (C2) interfaces.


• Troubleshooting and resolving GFT/other gaming software, hardware, and network problems, real-time editing and backup/recovery of GFT/other gaming data elements.


• Reformatting and manipulating geographic information (GIS) source data for imagery.


• Ability to maintain website and website content.


• Demonstrated ability to apply scripting language to augment and enhance behaviors; and to create simple functions in a client scripting language.


• Demonstrated ability to manipulate gaming application software to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) through scripting.


• Ability to communicate the technical requirements of the GFT to local simulation leadership, and assist the on-site government lead on all GFT technical and exercise preparation issues.


• Ability to conduct briefings, participate in technical meetings, routinely present contractor status and performance reviews for internal and external audiences.


• Current possess a US Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain a US Secret security clearance throughout employment.


• Experienced in building and managing favorable customer relationships.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct presentations in front of senior level management and customers.


• Strong inter-personal skills and demonstrated ability to work across diverse groups of people and at all levels of an organization.


• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment.


• Detailed knowledge and experience in Army operations and training, military doctrine, current tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) and force structure are required.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Former military company grade officer or senior non-commissioned officer with a seasoned practical working knowledge or Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED) and Improvised Explosive Devices-Defeat (IED-D) organization and doctrine.


• Combat Training Center and/or combat experience in Iraq or Afghanistan.


• Working knowledge of Gaming software applications.


• Familiarity with Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS) and Microsoft Office skills and the ability to teach military personnel and/or brief senior military and civilian officials.


• Current possess A+, Network+, and Security+ (IAT Level I and IAT Level II) certifications.

Leidos Overview:
Leidos is an applied solutions company focused on markets that are seeing converging business and technological trends, and address basic, enduring human needs: defense and national security, health and life sciences, and energy, engineering and infrastructure. The Company’s approximately 20,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and commercial health and engineering markets. Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.