PTOC - Instructor/Controller

For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.

Client Solution Architects is seeking a PTOC Instructor/Controller in the Grafenwoehr, Germany location.

The Instructor Controller provides technical expertise for the set-up, configuration, operation, training, and troubleshooting of U.S. military command and control-related clients and software tools. The individual shall be the technical expert on the simulation-stimulation of the systems to include the employment or mission command information systems and the employment of simulations and/or gaming systems that stimulate mission command information systems. Support the design, planning, preparation, execution, and recovery of systems to support exercise control. Provide instruction to personnel as designated by the exercise/event lead to meet individual and unit training objectives. Works in support of IT system configuration; troubleshoot issues and provide IT quality assurance. This position does not provide work authorization for Germany or Italy.

How Your Role Will Make an Impact:

• Utilize experience and skills from the extensive use of mission command information systems and of live, virtual, constructive and gaming simulations per U.S. Army doctrine for training from assignments in U.S. Army branches such as but not limited to Armor, Infantry, Logistics, Artillery, Military Police, Air Defense, Engineer, Aviation, Signal, Transportation and other organizations and branches. This routine use of simulations and/or command and control information systems includes the following specific duties and responsibilities:
• Operate simulation and command and control system clients and provides functional support and feedback during events.
• Support the technical system used to include writing exercise support plans and identifying personnel requirements.
• Recover and reconsolidate all systems after the exercise to ensure 100% functionality.
• Test and provide operator-level maintenance and storage of command and control, simulation, and gaming systems.
• Provide over-the-shoulder support to military and civilian personnel on the operation of command and control and supporting simulation systems.
• Support the After Action Review collection and presentation process.
• Provide input to exercise design and technical planning products.
• Provide technical expertise in the set-up, configuration, testing, training, operating and troubleshooting of simulation, gaming and mission command information systems to support individual, collective, and unit training.
• Support system database development and advise on use of command and control, simulation, and gaming systems to support individual, collective, and unit training objectives.
• Provide IT configuration of stations and related systems.
• 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.
• Perform IT quality assurance of systems and provide feedback to system network administrators
• Document and update processes including internal training and certification programs.
• Perform tasks under deadlines.
• Prepared to work at a computer terminal for extended periods.
• Prepared to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, for consecutive days up to 3 weeks
• Support the preparation, execution, pre-exercise setup and post-exercise recovery and reset of all facilities, workstations, work areas, TOC Pads, and training areas back to their original configurations.
• As required, be prepared to develop assessments input for exercise design, planning, preparation, execution, and after action review of company through COCOM-level exercises

Requirements

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

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret w/SCI
• 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 and virtual models and simulations typical of 3 or more years of assignments in the U.S. Army branches of infantry, armor, logistics, artillery, military police, air defense, engineers, aviation, and signal/communications.
• Knowledge of and experience with Army Mission Command Information Systems typical of 3 or more years of assignments in the U.S. Army branches.
• Experience creating gaming simulation databases in support of an exercise, event or testing.
• Experience with US DoD modeling and simulation defense programs.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products is required.
• IT systems and network experience desired.