JWS/DIEE Instructor

About the role

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an opportunity for an experienced JWS/DIEE Instructor, located at ARA’s Emerald Coast Division in Niceville, Florida. This position supports CONUS and OCONUS training of Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manuals (JMEM) software products. This position is an integral part of the Joint Technical Coordinating Group for Munitions Effectiveness (JTCG/ME) support for fielded weaponeering products.

Responsibilities

• Supports CONUS and OCONUS training of Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manuals (JMEM) software products.
• Supports the Joint Technical Coordinating Group for Munitions Effectiveness (JTCG/ME) support for fielded weaponeering products.
• Trains personnel on JTCG/ME weaponeering products.
• Trains personnel on Intermediate and Advanced Target Development (ITD & ATD) purposes using JTCG/ME products.
• Prepares written reports/briefings indicating solutions or range of possible alternatives in rank of desirability and probability of success when there is no single solution.
• Interfacing with customers to help define work processes.
• Successfully complete a Government Instructor Certification Board JTCG/ME products within 60-days of hire.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience with JTCG/ME weaponeering products.
• Experience as a trainer (Goodfellow AFB, Joint Targeting School, Precision Fires Course, Combatant Command Qualification Course, weapons school, weapon/aircraft program offices) and/or equivalent experience in an applicable career field (e.g., Weaponeering, Targeting, Fires).
• Unit level training positions also qualify.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher is desired but may be substituted with operational experience.
• Willingness to travel away from home on business, up to, but not limited to, ten working days a month. Travel includes both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience to JMEM air-to-surface and/or surface-to-surface weaponeering software, and/or five years of experience related to JTCG/ME target coordination mensuration and collateral damage effects estimation.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance; selected applicant will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge and understanding of fielded weaponeering products for both air-to-surface and/or surface-to-surface engagements.
• Experience using JTCG/ME products for Intermediate and Advanced Target Development (ITD & ATD) purposes.
• Comfortable presenting technical information to large audiences consisting of a broad base of knowledge and expertise.
• The ability to analyze operational weaponeering methodologies and understand the rigorous methods of scientific and mathematical inputs.
• The ability to tailor information to the appropriate level of understanding.
• The ability to prepare written reports/briefings indicating solutions or range of possible alternatives in rank of desirability and probability of success when there is no single solution.
• The ability to interface with customers to help define work processes.
• The ability to successfully complete a Government Instructor Certification Board JTCG/ME products within 60-days of hire.

Benefits

ARA offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement and more. This position requires a minimum of five years of experience with JTCG/ME weaponeering products. Experience as a trainer (Goodfellow AFB, Joint Targeting School, Precision Fires Course, Combatant Command Qualification Course, weapons school, weapon/aircraft program offices) and/or equivalent experience in an applicable career field (e.g., Weaponeering, Targeting, Fires) is preferred. Unit level training positions also qualify. Bachelor’s Degree or higher is desired but may be substituted with operational experience. Applicant must be willing to travel away from home on business, up to, but not limited to, ten working days a month. Travel includes both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

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Company Details

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is a recognized leader in the development of cutting-edge research, engineering, and software solutions that are critical to national defense and other problems facing the U.S. ARA is a scientific and engineering company with an excellent national reputation and over a 45-year history of sustained growth. Our culture supports career growth and rewards innovation, self-motivation, and technical excellence. ARA is an employee-owned company with an attractive benefit package that includes 401-K, Employee Stock Ownership, Flexible Spending Plan and various insurance options. Our specialty is finding innovative solutions to complex technical problems. We are seeking talented and motivated individuals who can help us meet our objective of providing quality service to our customers. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.