Job Description
CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD Emergency Management Exercise Practitioner Operations and Technical Support II Military Installation Exercise Program Summary: The Applied Training Solutions' Exercise Support Teams (ESTs) coordinate, plan, develop, and deliver exercise and training programs according to the standards of the DoD Joint Training System (JTS) and the DHS Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP). All projects are evaluated internally for post completion quality assurance to ensure ATS is meeting client expectations. The M&S Engineer will integrate and guide the employment of constructive simulations in training and analytical work. This is ATS' entry-level position for its dynamic EST requiring rapid and aggressive progression in the associated skills and abilities in order to meet and sustain the mission of ATS' client base. This position supports the training, design, planning, execution, and after-action-review of exercises. Job Duties Provide analysis of Muli-Year Training and Exercise Programs, Threat and Hazard Assessments, Capability Matrixes, and corrective action plans to inform the concept and objectives of Full-Scale Exercises. Support the establishment of the Program Objectives and Milestones Support design, development, set-up, and execute exercise operations Lead the creation of multimedia and constructive simulation tools (hardware and software) and networks in support of Emergency Management Full-Scale Exercises Establish a Simulation Control Cell (SIMCON) and Low Control Cells (LOCON) to include the set-up of workstations, communications, printers, Network Area Storage (NAS) device, networks, and internet connectivity Create and/or modify constructive simulation scenarios based on the customer's goals and training objectives Train LOCON personnel on the use of constructive simulation tools in the performance of their duties replicating live elements Support various exercise planning meetings and/or working groups in accordance with the clients' requests and contract requirements Support the EST in the building of simulations for exercise projects including but not limited to National Level Exercises (CAPSTONE/Ardent Sentry/Vibrant Response/Vigilant Shield), Special Focus Events (State), Vigilant Guard, CBRN Enterprise Exercises (CRE), All Hazard Defense Support to Civilian Authorities (DSCA), Defense Coordinating Officer/Element (DCO/E Certification Exercises (CERTEX), Terrorism Prevention and Regional Support Exercise Programs, National Special Security Event preparatory exercises, and installation Emergency Management exercises Support the development of simulation scenarios for all types of exercises (e.g., workshops, seminars, tabletops, functional/CPX, full scale/FTX) across all mission areas (planning, prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery) Create training support packages (TSPs) that may include briefings, training schedules, training outlines, and practical exercises Support the development of exercise products for clients including those occurring at various levels of defense and government agencies in accordance with national preparedness/defense related doctrine (DoD JTS & HSEEP); products to include but not limited to exercise scenarios, ground truth statements, MSELs, EEGs, SITMANs, ExPLANs, CE/OCT Manuals, read-ahead materials, and all other required exercise planning/conduct documentation Support development of products for clients' exercise planning briefings and exercise delivery at all levels of leadership/stakeholders Support SIMCON and LOCON operations during exercises of all types Support the development of communications and coordination materials for distribution by the client Train simulation operators on completing reports and other documentation, as necessary Support planning for communications across a large diverse team of professionals Support the development of various memorandum and administrative requirements as needed Communicate simulation software status and issues affecting exercise conduct with Exercise Design and Control team Performs other duties as appointed or assigned Attend exercise and event planning meetings for supported training events and other events, as required Other duties as assigned assisting with education, training, analysis, or ATS corporate projects Basic Qualifications: Associates degree (or equivalent experience) Ability to set-up and troubleshoot a working closed computer network using a series of "dumb" switches Ability to build a working knowledge of proprietary constructive simulation tools within the