M&S Aviation Analyst

About the role

The Modeling and Simulation Analyst – Aviation Analyst will collaborate with a team of analysts to develop, modify, and manage simulation systems used in military training exercises. The role involves creating and maintaining databases, preparing simulation control plans, and conducting operational testing.

Responsibilities

• 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 work around technical difficulties.
• Prepare written simulation control plans for all MSTP exercises.
• Maintain and design simulation system Response Cell diagrams.
• Provide functional area expertise as an 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).

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Normal Office Environment
• Travel: 15-20%, mainly to Camp Pendleton, CA; Camp Lejeune, NC; Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan

Benefits

Obsidian Solutions Group offers a competitive compensation package, exceptional benefits, and a supportive corporate culture. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and contribute to mission success.

Schedule

Normal Office Hours

Pay

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.