M&S Fires Analyst (PTOC) with Security Clearance

Modeling & Simulation Fires Analyst (PTOC) Primary Location: Quantico, VA Security Clearance: Secret Remote: No Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) 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 Multinational Simulation and Training Program (MSTP) is to train and educate Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) command elements to conduct operations across the range of military operations within a Joint, Combined, or Coalition environment. Responsibilities Create, modify, 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 evaluation of 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, and wargames. Provide training to the Subordinate Unit Response Cells (SURCs) on modeling and simulation procedures and monitor 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 (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. Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Normal office environment. Travel: 15–20%, mainly to Camp Pendleton, CA; Camp Lejeune, NC; Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Equal Opportunity Statement Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non‑merit factor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Obsidian Solutions Group