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Modeling and Simulations Specialist role at Booz Allen Hamilton (advanced technology consulting for US defense/national security) supporting USNORTHCOM exercises. You'll design and run realistic live/virtual/constructive simulation training environments, including networks, test events, and scenario cells across the Joint Event Life Cycle. Standout perk: strong total rewards package including benefits, paid leave, and tuition assistance.
Key skills
Modeling & Simulation (M&S) tools selection and recommendationsLive, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) training techniquesJoint Exercise Lifecycle (JELC) supportTechnical Integration Working Groups (TIWG)Event Operational Testing (EOT) and Event Functional Testing (EFT)Basic network structures and network transportsScenario writing (MSEL/Scenario Writing Cells)Command Post Exercises (CPX) and Certification Exercises (CERTEX) supportAfter-Action Reviews (AAR)Secret security clearance
Pays $77,500 to $176,000 annually (USD), with final offer dependent on location, skills/experience, and contract requirements.
You'll thrive here if you can lead simulation-driven joint training events end-to-end, communicate confidently with senior military stakeholders, and translate mission needs into workable M&S and network solutions.
Why apply
- Support USNORTHCOM mission exercises
- Tuition assistance and professional development
- Comprehensive benefits and paid leave
Modeling and Simulations Specialist The Opportunity: As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of our clients’ most complex problems and find solutions that keep our nation safe. As a Modeling Simulations Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing realistic simulated training environments that support USNORTHCOM mission requirements, including designing simulation concepts and architectures, building basic network structures, and coordinating Technical Integration Working Groups, Event Operational Tests, and Event Functional Tests. You must establish and manage SIMCON, LOCON, and MSEL or Scenario Writing Cells, ensuring all necessary workstations, networks, and communications systems are in place while applying current live, virtual, and constructive training techniques and IT tools to maximize training effectiveness. Additionally, the specialist supports the planning, coordination, synchronization, and execution of all simulation‑related training events throughout the Joint Event Life Cycle and collaborates with organizations such as USNORTHCOM. Performance standards require delivering realistic simulation environments, providing informed simulation and IT network recommendations, and meeting all training support requirements with only minor Government intervention. Work with us to apply your knowledge to develop simulated trainings environments to execute exercise scenarios and vignettes that support USNORTHCOM events and exercises. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: Experience in identifying network and related simulation requirements in support of Command Post Exercises (CPX) and Certification Exercises (CERTEX) Experience in Joint Exercise Lifecycle (JELC) events, Technical Integration Working Groups (TIWG), Event Operational Testing (EOT) and Event Functional Testing (EFT), and After-Action Reviews (AAR) Knowledge of model and simulations (M&S) capabilities and making educated recommendations on which M&S tools to use to meet Commander’s training objectives Knowledge of Army and Joint Exercise Planning Design Knowledge of basic networks and network transports Ability to communicate with General Officers, Commanders, and senior staffs Secret clearance HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have: Experience as a CTC observer controller Experience with U.S. Army and Joint Exercise white cell operations Knowledge of U.S. Army Transformation Initiative Ability to travel up to 25% of the time Top Secret clearance Master's degree Completion of FEMA 100, 200, 700, and 800b Courses Completion of Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Phase 1 Course Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. 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