Modeling and Simulations (M&S) - Fires Analyst

Hatalom Corporation is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Analyst - Fires Analyst to provide subject matter expertise to collaborate with a team of analysts in the research, creation, modeling, and analysis of military systems designed to replicate Joint and Service Fires operational concepts and tactics. 

The mission of the MSTP is to: Train and Educate Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and Marine Expeditionary Brigades (MEB) Command Elements to conduct operations across the range of military operations, within the context of a Joint, Combined, or Coalition environment.  

Requirements

Create (new) and/or modify (existing), and install databases for the simulation systems, included in MSTP exercises. 

Ensure the simulation system or federation technically supports the planned training exercise, advising on ways to prevent or solve technical difficulties.

Prepare written simulation control plans for all MSTP exercises.

Maintain and design simulation system Response Cell diagrams.

Provide functional area expertise as a Fires Instructor Controller (IC).

Become familiar with the training audience's OPORD to facilitate response cell operations.

Participate in structured orders development and rehearsals to ensure an accurate representation of the training audience's operations in simulation models.

Establish simulation federations and databases to accurately represent all forces and interactions.

Conduct operational testing and testing to evaluate simulation database and parametric data (weapons, equipment, personnel, and complex asset performance within the simulation), including the OPFOR, and ensure that models are accurate representations of forces for exercises/training events/wargames.

Provide training to the Subordinate Unit Response Cells (SURCs) on modeling and simulation procedures and workarounds monitoring adherence to these procedures.

Recommend simulation event adjudications and mitigation actions to resolve simulation or event discrepancies during MSTP exercises.

Report all events requiring adjudication (whether a simulation anomaly or operator error) to the Senior Controller (SC) or Simulation Control Officer (SCO).

Inject, document and report on Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) actions during an exercise.

Submit Software Trouble Reports (STRs) and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).

Submit comments on exercise issues and their recommended corrections for inclusion into the M&S after action report (AAR).

Desired Skills/Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience in Fires as it pertains to MAGTF operations.

Mid-Level – Bachelor’s Degree, 3+ Years Direct Relevant Experience 

Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook skills. 

Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Normal Office Environment

Location: Quantico, VA

Travel

15-20%, mainly to Camp Pendleton, CA; Camp Lejeune, NC; Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan

STATUS OF POSITION:  Full-time, Salary Exempt 

This document is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all job-related activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Due to the nature of the industry, job tasks may be changed as necessary to meet the needs of the customer.

Hatalom Corporation is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.