Serco is seeking a Senior Modeling and Simulation (M&S) System Software Analyst to join our growing team of diverse professionals supporting our Joint Staff J7 team located in Suffolk, Virginia.

As a Modeling and Simulations System Software Analyst, you will support a unique Joint Staff capability which includes the installation, integration, testing, evaluation, and synchronization of simulations and gaming tools used in future immersive training capabilities for Joint Training Exercises and Experiments. As member of the Joint Staff J7 team you will provide the primary capability for the military models and simulations (M&S) used in computer-assisted joint and combined exercises and rehearsals.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for setup, software/hardware configuration, operation, troubleshooting and analysis of modeling and simulation software and operational computer systems.
• Serve as simulation technical controller for JSJ7 exercises using components of the Joint Live Virtual Construction (JLVC) Federation, and/or Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS) locally or distributed to remote locations.
• Serve as a primary JLVC federation manager, controlling federation configuration files and parameters while working with other subordinate and partner simulation centers. Able to train other M&S tech in the requirements of federation management.
• Coordinate with simulation developers to perform simulation/model software upgrades and system performance troubleshooting/analysis as required. Provides technical support to users.  Monitors system effectiveness in satisfying user’s needs.
• Understand the role of Systems Administrators and work closely with them to ensure that performance of Virtual Machines (VMs) remains within normally acceptable performance tolerances.
• Provide advice and assist the test managers in test case development. Execute quality control over test cases related to JLVC federation tools (JSPA, JAWS, JMECS), and federation operations.
• Provide advice and assist the database managers in database refinement.
• Assist in coordination of the model assessment/acceptance tests.
• Provide advice to government Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Action Officers, aid in their development and experience growth.
• Assisting in the design of simulations supported training events, data base design, data base build and the stimulation of logistics, sustainment, transportation and medical C4I processes.  These missions require an understanding of operational force structure, simulation training design, exercise objectives and being able to understand an operational plan and implications of staff planning.
• Develop and continually refine internal technical operating processes and manage technical operations for some of the following simulations utilized at JSJ7 Suffolk including but not limited to: the Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS), Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS), Joint Deployment Logistics Model (JDLM) standalone, JDLM in a DESS federated environment, Air Force Synthetic Environment for Reconnaissance and Surveillance/Multiple Unified Simulation Environment (AFSERS/MUSE), JCATS Low Overhead Driver (JLOD), Low Overhead Training System (LOTS), or other simulations/federations as required.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• One of the following:
  • High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 14 years of military and/or defense industry M&S experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (CS), Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of military and/or defense industry M&S experience.
  • Master’s degree in CS, Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of military and/or defense industry M&S experience.
• Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance
• Strong computer and networking skills background.
• Experience with REDHAT/LINUX operating system (Command line experience in addition to GUI experience preferred).
• Experience with simulation and distributed JLVC federation operations and management.
• Intermediate level understanding of file management structures related to simulations.
• Willing to temporarily work 12 hours shifts running assigned simulations in support of Joint Exercises.
• Ability to travel to JCATS/JTLS international users conferences, or JELC events as requested by M&S/C4I Planner (up to 25% of the time)
• Ability to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Strong troubleshooting ability and demonstrated ability to think logically. Ability to support and explain technical positions on issues.
• Ability to effectively interact with customers, including technical personnel from external simulation centers.
• Ability to work in a collaborative troubleshooting environment.
• Experience operating JTLS and/or JLVC simulations (JCATS, JLOD, MUSE/AFSERS, AWSIM, LOTS).
• Knowledge in Military logistics (deployment, movement, and sustainment operations)
• Knowledge of military systems; equipment; and tactics; techniques; and procedures (TTP) is desirable.
• Experience in programming languages: C++, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Java, MySQL, or other current programming languages.
• Familiar with C2 systems including GCCS (OTH-Gold) and JRE (TADIL). Ability to troubleshoot and work through issues in conjunction with C2 system managers.
• Familiar with the Joint Exercise Life Cycle.
• ComTIA Security + (CE) certification.

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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