Overview

Candidate will be responsible for the direction of multiple, large or complex Training projects in support of DoD clients. Responsibilities include managing relationships with clients and frequent / direct contact with the most managers and executives to provide cybersecurity technical expertise and project direction. Ensure accomplishment of joint training, security cooperation and information management systems support objectives by leading teams and activities to assess performance, recommend enhancements, and promote efficiencies. Provide support and advice to stakeholders on how to enhance the delivery of IT services. Develop plans and project tools to develop operationally relevant procedures, systems, and principles in the areas of information flow and management to foster efficiencies in government business processes and reporting methodologies. Analyze process workflow, identify information system requirements, and implement improved processes and procedures to accomplish operations and the organization’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Utilize IT, information management systems, and web-based databases to identify, collect, analyze, store, and disseminate the data required to execute the Joint Training System (JTS).

• Use network technology to capture metrics and supporting data to identify variations from identified standards.

• Employ Capability Based Assessment (CBA) systems to identify and assess required capabilities and associated performance criteria.

• Develop business intelligence tools and dashboards to provide objective and repeatable analysis informing both deliberate and crisis action planning.

• Develop reports and inputs to improve the integration and synchronization of Special Operations (SO) capabilities.

• The following supplemental requirements are inclusive to JTIST positions located at Hurlburt Field, FL.

• Participate and coordinate with SOF elements throughout the Joint Exercise Life Cycle planning phases.

• Conduct STSC preparations for the adaptation and execution of battle staff training events, to include, but not limited to, the adaptation of full mission profile exercises for tactical units and the delivery of specialized M&S user training.

• Design and produce training/exercise scenario injects and scripting based on the unit commanders’ statements of intent using a variety of simulation software.

• Integrate training support data and synthetic environmental scene visualization databases into the virtual and constructive simulation system to ensure interoperability of training and exercise events.

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain various M&S training software to support individual and collective SOF training and exercise requirements.

• Document baseline configurations and maintain processes for the configuration and resolution of M&S interoperability issues between multiple connected simulators and monitor large scale exercises and training events IAW the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization.

• Ensure translation or mapping to the simulated training environment and architect virtual training scenarios to ensure accurate reflection of the commander’s directives.

• Additionally, the contractor must provide personnel possessing current and relevant levels of training, education, experience, and expertise in IT, network engineering, M&S systems, and SOF operations to support LVC/DMO/T events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant area (military studies, business, education, instructional design, et.al.), or the combination of specialized training, education, and experience (including military service) equivalent to a degree and required years of experience may be acceptable.

• Minimum ten years’ military experience.

• Minimum ten years’ experience in a relevant area (SOF operations, training program development, course development, etc.).

• Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility.

• Minimum of three years’ experience as a staff officer within HQ USSOCOM, a Service HQ, or a 2-Star HQ.

• Expert knowledge of the missions, core activities, roles, and functions of USSOCOM and its components and Sub-unified Commands.

• Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communications.

• Expertise in strategic-level planning (e.g., operational design, Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), contingency plan development, etc.).

• Possess expert knowledge and proficiency in using the following systems and tools: JTIMS, DRRS, JLLIS, Execution Management System, ITV system, and MS Office Suite.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Information Technology

Travel: Yes, 25% of the time

Organization: Compass Point

Clearance: TS/SCI

Work Type: On-Site

Remote: No

ReqID: 2024-13062