Requisition Number: 21460 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/ExemptAnticipated Salary Range: $59,296.00 - $80,000.00 Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Mid Meet HII’s Mission Technologies DivisionOur 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/732533072Job DescriptionMission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is looking for a qualified Modeling and Simulations Planner individual to fill the role on the Navy Intergrated Training Environment (NITE) contract. This person works in support of Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVCt) training events, the Navy Training Baseline (NTB), and NITE, providing technical leadership in the planning and execution of LVCt events. This position is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia customer sites. Opposing Forces (OPFOR) works onsite Navy Warfare Development Center, Norfolk Naval Station supporting Maritime Operation Center – Exercise Support Team (MOC-EST) and Naval Surface Warfare Center- Corona (NSWC-Corona) in providing Navy LVC training throughout all assigned Areas of Responsibility (AORs). The specialist assists with the planning, design, and execution of Operational-level Fleet Synthetic Training (FST-O) events for Fleet and task force staffs, to include assigned reserve personnel. The position also supports on-site and distributed training events at other Norfolk VA sites, as directed. The OPFOR specialist is a leadership position that requires interaction with Military, Government and Contractor Leadership. Communication skills are required. Additionally, position requires flexibility as duties and responsibilities may be adjusted to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements.Essential Job Responsibilities Serve as NSWC-Corona’s NITE FST-O Opposing Force (OPFOR) team lead / Subject Matter Expert (SME) in support of FST-O training events. Organize, coordinate and provide oversight for all aspects of realistic OPFOR representation in assigned Navy Fleet Synthetic Training - Operational Level (FST-O) events. Based on finished intelligence products and other classified and unclassified sources, apply subject matter expertise to non-US platforms, TTPs, capabilities, and operational platforms for the purposes of portraying a realistic adversary for an exercise or experiment participant. Develop operations plans and coordinate and manage the development of event scenario material related to all warfare domains (i.e. air, surface, subsurface, C4IRST/IO, INTEL, Cyber, Space). These scenario-related materials include Orders of Battle, schemes of maneuver, weapons and sensor capability, OPFOR scenario development, and validation of models for employment in the event and creation of a coherent OPFOR Campaign Plan. During exercise execution the candidate will manage the OPFOR or Red Cell activities of the OPFOR simulation operators to ensure as realistic portrayal of the adversary maritime forces as possible to fully achieve event training objectives. Make recommendations to the Game Director and publish orders, supervise the execution of orders, and integrate, synchronize, and coordinate battlefield resources. Recommend rules of engagement in conjunction with the white cell/exercise control. Review and comply with Navy Fleet Synthetic Training - Operational Level (FST-O) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Exercise Control Plans (ECP) including relevant appendices. Provide updates and recommend changes to SOPs as needed; Help to develop new SOPs as fleet training requirements expand. Conduct research and analysis necessary to prepare and deliver briefings, presentations and technical papers that describe OPFOR capabilities and tactics as represented in the most current intelligence assessments. Research, analyze, and provide feedback to NCTE Software Engineer and Navy Training Baseline design engineers to validate accuracy and currency of OPFOR capabilities Use Confluence and JIRA tools on the NCTE website to share event schedules and documents. Identify, document, report, and track issues, while keeping appropriate NCTE personnel, NSWC- Corona, MOC-EST leadership, and other stakeholders informed of status.Minimum Qualifications
2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field OR
0 years experience with Masters in related field OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
10+ years military experience
3 years on a Component/COCOM Level Staff
5+ years experience with operational level Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) supported FST events
Understand construct of Operational and Tactical Levels of Warfare events to include live, virtual, and constructive
Experience in Navy Fleet Synthetic Training programs, experimentation and wargame operation and management to achieve training objectives
Experience with Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) process, timeline, and products
Familiar with Joint Semi-Automated Forces (JSAF) simulation and other High Level Architecture / Distributed Interactive Simulation (HLA/DIS) modeling tools
Current Secret clearance required with ability to upgrade to US Top Secret clearance if required.
US Citizen
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.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.Why HIIWe build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse 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.Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.