Principal Intelligence Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Planner

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is seeking a Principal Intelligence Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Planner to join our growing team of diverse professionals supporting our Joint Staff J7 program in Suffolk, Virginia.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the Joint Staff in the integration of intelligence simulation models into JS J7 JT EOD Tier II/III training program and other Joint and Coalition exercises as required

• Works with the SIM/C4I group and individual model representatives for all models providing activity in the High Level Architecture/Run Time Interface (HLA/RTI); National Wargaming System Next Generation (NWARS-NG), AIR/SPACE Constructive Environment Information Operations Suite (ACE-IOS), Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS), Air Force Synthetic Environment for Reconnaissance and Surveillance (AFSERS/MUSE), Air Warfare Simulation (AWSIM), Joint Semi-Automated Forces (JSAF), Virtual Surveillance Target and Attack Radar Systems (VSTARS), Missile Defense Space Warning Tool (MDST), Automated Scripter Simulator Exercise Trainer (ASSET), JTLS (Joint Theater Level Simulation), next generation constructive models, and other models as required to ensure they support intelligence exercise requirements and are integrated into the Joint Training Configuration

• Coordinates exercise joint intelligence architectures and coordinates implementation, maintenance, and repair of communications paths, which effect connectivity during exercise execution

Basic Qualifications:

• One of the following:

  • High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of military and/or defense industry experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science (CS), engineering or related technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years of military and/or defense industry experience

  • Master’s degree in CS, engineering, or related technical discipline with a minimum of 3 years of military and/or defense industry experience

• Expert level experience and background in Intelligence Community, both COCOM and tactical level Intelligence collections planning in support of COCOM and MRX exercises

• Knowledge and experience in CAOC operations, be familiar with ATOs/ACOs and tasking of Theater level ISR assets

• Working knowledge of the intelligence cycle, National and Tactical intelligence collections platforms, capabilities, and procedures, USMTF messages, and an extensive knowledge of intelligence support

• Willing to temporarily work 12 hours shifts in support of Joint Exercises

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite

• Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) security clearance with valid Special Background Investigation (SBI)

• Must be able to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia

• Must be able to travel as required (up to 25% of the time)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in intelligence community system planning and utilization process

• Knowledge of military systems; equipment; and tactics; techniques; and procedures (TTP)

• Familiar with the Joint Exercise Life Cycle

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