Simulation Analyst

CSA is looking for a Simulation Analyst to join the Hohenfels, Germany Team. The Simulation Analyst executes the design, planning, preparation, execution, and recovery of training events from the company through the Combined Joint Task Force level. Analyzes and designs simulation supported military exercises. Provides subject matter expertise for the Command and Control, Maneuver, Fires, Protection and Sustainment Warfighter functions. Performs one or more of the following or related activities: 1) Analyzes unit training requirements and designs computer simulation exercises to accomplish them. 2) Analyzes unit performance during computer simulation exercises. 3) Prepares exercise scenarios, war plans, and orders to support exercises. 4) Tests and evaluates computer simulation databases and ensures that simulations are accurately portraying military operations. 5) support assessments input for exercise design, planning, preparation, execution, and after-action review of company through COCOM‐level exercises.

How Your Role Will Make an Impact:

• Perform and provide military exercise analytical support.
• Design Exercise Support Plans and Exercise Support Manning Documents.
• Analyze, develop and synchronize story lines and Joint Master Scenario Event List.
• Provide functional expertise to support simulation data base builds.
• Prepared to operate mission command and simulation systems.
• Support the development after action review materials.
• Analyze military mission requirements in the context of developing computerized simulation exercises and training events.
• Provide subject matter expertise on the U.S. military exercise system.
• Test stations and system configuration as part of the exercise preparation phase.
• Perform IT quality assurance of systems and provide feedback to system network administrators.
• Provide input to exercise design and technical planning products.
• Support set-up, transition, and break down for all training and training support activities pertaining to this task order.
• Participate in individual training, seminars, conferences, exercise/experiment planning events, site surveys, and exercise and training events and supports the planning and preparation processes and product development as needed.

What You Will Need to Join Our Award-Winning Team:

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance
• Master's degree in a related field and 3 years specialized experience; OR Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6 years specialized experience; OR 10 years of specialized experience.
• Battalion or higher command assignment, or equivalent service command or FA57 assignment.
• Graduate of CGSC or ILE (MEL 4) or equivalent military schooling
• Outstanding work ethic and personal integrity.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document and update processes.
• Ability to perform tasks under deadlines.
• Ability to work with senior Government and Industry leaders.
• Possess a very high degree of attention to detail.
• Capable of working at a computer terminal for extended periods.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, for consecutive days up to 4 weeks.
• Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to travel to various locations throughout the USAREUR-AF Theater in Europe and Africa.

What Sets You Apart:

• Knowledge of and experience with Army constructive models and simulations
• Experience controlling medium to large unit training events and operations for MTC or similar organizations.
• Experience executing Mission Command training at battalion level or higher.
• Knowledge of virtual training simulators, constructive simulations, and Army Games for Training.
• Familiarity with Army Mission Command Systems/Platforms.
• Knowledge of planning and executing large training events and how to use the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) to support customer training requirements.
• Knowledgeable of Army, Joint and NATO Doctrine
• Ability to write Battalion and higher Operations Orders IAW Army, Joint or NATO doctrine
• Knowledge of Army Maneuver, Fires and Sustainment Warfighter Functions
• Knowledgeable in Observer Controller/Trainer functions
• Experience operating Microsoft Office products.