Military Trainer / Forces Planner (Air) – Instructor Controller

Description

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As Knight Federal Solutions continues to grow, we look forward to hiring the best and the brightest to join us in our success!

The Forces Planner / Instructor Controller conducts research and analysis of friendly and adversarial aviation capabilities and serves as the functional expert for the conceptualization, development and credible replication of friendly and opposing force (OPFOR) air units, platforms, systems, weapons, munitions and tactics in computer-assisted joint and combined military exercises and mission rehearsals.

Responsibilities  

•  Produces OPFOR Campaign Plans and Campaign Overview Briefs in support of joint training events
• Operates models and simulations (M&S) to replicate friendly and OPFOR air forces during military training exercises and systems tests
• Leverages understanding of the use of tactics, techniques, and procedures and how to control aviation forces in M&S
• Current simulations include the Air Warfare Simulation (AWSIM), Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS), Joint Semi Automated Forces (JSAF), Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS), and JCATS Low Overhead Driver (JLOD)
• Develops M&S Systems Plans, trains M&S operators, and provides initial and refresher training on current M&S systems used for Joint Staff exercises

Requirements

 One of the following:

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 7 years of professional leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of professional leadership experience
• Master’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of professional leadership experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a commissioned officer, non-commissioned officer, or U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) civilian equivalent
• Must be willing and able to travel both CONUS and OCONUS as needed (up to 25% of the time)
• Must possess an active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance 
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid U.S. Passport
• Must be able to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia

Preferred

• Experience with operation of military simulation models
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• At least 5 years of experience as a commissioned officer, non-commissioned officer, or U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) civilian equivalent

Knight Federal Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification.