This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent develops a training environment using Live, Virtual & Constructive Training Domains to replicate a real world environment. Joint Training Synthetic Environment includes infrastructure; synthetic representation of the operational space all domain interaction (air, land, sea, space cyber, electromagnetic spectrum, information, etc).

Duties

As a TEST AND EVALUATION INTEGRATION MANAGER at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a Senior Test and Evaluation (T&E) Integration Manager and functional lead for a matrixed team (government/contractor) involved in the strategic/operational planning, refinement of requirements, research, design, architecture assessment, technology roadmap development, software development, integration, testing, and transitioning of complex systems, capabilities and technologies of the existing and emerging data-centric Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE) to support Joint Training and Force Development. Oversees, creates, and maintains an operationally representative Joint Training federation of models, simulations, and tools. Aligns existing and evolving developmental approaches to include Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and traditional Waterfall methodologies, across the Joint, Service, and Agency (JSA) Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Federation. Integrates authoritative operational force and geospatial data as the foundation for JTSE, JTT and JLVC capabilities in order to provide the most up to date and accurate capabilities to support realistic and effective Joint force development and Joint training. Functions as a T&E/Integration manager, leading, coordinating and executing advanced systems engineering and software design for information systems, M&S services, Simulation to C4I interfaces, JELC planning and operations toolsets, simulation and tactical communication protocols and interface specifications, databases, and data requirements for M&S, machine learning, and AI applications by applying state-of-the-art technologies. Serves as a technical functional lead over contracted JTSE integration software engineers and scientists, and coordinates with Joint, Agency, Service and Mission Partner stakeholders, in determining technical approaches needed to meet current and future demand for JTSE functionality that are to be tested for operational employment. Serves as project manager responsible for the integration of the most relevant, operationally accurate, and stable federation of models, simulations, and tools. Provides technical input, advice, and guidance; and performs final technical reviews within the organization on aspects of training environment systems simulation, C2 system stimulation, communications management and interoperability Responsible for guiding and providing technical consultation for T&E, Validation and Verification, and compliance of the JLVC and JTSE with DoD M&S and C4I policies and mandates. Provides vision for the development of innovative and experimental processes, procedures and methodologies necessary to inform the development of data centric, cloud-based, enterprise M&S as a Service (MSaaS) capabilities. Responsible for integrated testing, implementation, and assessment of nascent M&S software solutions; conceptual, logical and physics-based data and execution models; internal and external M&S applications

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• Telework Eligibility: This position is NOT telework eligible
• Financial Disclosure: Required- file an OGE-450 annually
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Utilizes the concepts and practices of Modular Open System Architectures (MOSA), Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) software development methodology, developing software compliant with Risk Management Framework (RMF), on aspects of training environment systems, data management, and interoperability challenges. Provides technical leadership for Modeling and Simulation (M&S) solutions, Test & Evaluation (T&E), Verification and Validation, exercise/event planning and execution to interdisciplinary teams that perform the development and integration of M&S solutions in a Joint federation of Joint, Service and Agency models, simulations, and tools. Applies sources of data, data exchange protocols, Command and Control (C2) / Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Intelligence (C4I) protocols/message formats, schemas and runtime formats including force structure, system characteristics, and exercise data for joint training operational environment. Develops software and tools used in globally integrated and Combatant Command (CCMD) exercises software data standards, architectures, and data requirements to support the development, integration and transitioning of tools that support the Joint Event Lifecycle (JELC) process. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Staff Pentagon Washington, DC 20318 US
• Name: JCS Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2646
• Email: [email protected]