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ASCCE Model Controller / Exercise Gamer

NM · Remote

$67.50/hr

The NGTS/MACE/AFSIM Model Controller / Air Operations SME shall support worldwide Air Force and Joint/Coalition partners in executing Tier 3 and 4 exercises on request. The tactical air Modeling and ...

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ASCCE Model Controller / Exercise Gamer

TX · Remote

$67.50/hr

The NGTS/MACE/AFSIM Model Controller / Air Operations SME shall support worldwide Air Force and Joint/Coalition partners in executing Tier 3 and 4 exercises on request. The tactical air Modeling and ...

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ASCCE Model Controller / Exercise Gamer

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$67.50/hr

The NGTS/MACE/AFSIM Model Controller / Air Operations SME shall support worldwide Air Force and Joint/Coalition partners in executing Tier 3 and 4 exercises on request. The tactical air Modeling and ...

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ASCCE Model Controller / Exercise Gamer

FL · Remote

$67.50/hr

The NGTS/MACE/AFSIM Model Controller / Air Operations SME shall support worldwide Air Force and Joint/Coalition partners in executing Tier 3 and 4 exercises on request. The tactical air Modeling and ...

Huntington Ingalls Industries

NY · On-site

$71K - $125K/yr

... Force Western Hemisphere. The role prioritizes and deconflicts asset tasking across competing ... Execute dynamic retasking and cross-cueing of air, maritime and ground collection assets against ...

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ASCCE Model Controller / Exercise Gamer

Albuquerque, NM • On-site, Remote

Science Applications International Corporation
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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$67.50/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

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SAIC is seeking an NGTS/MACE/AFSIM Model Controller / Air Operations SME CAF/MAF/AFSOC (Pilot, Combat Systems Operator, or Air Battle Manager) to support the US Air Force Modeling and Simulation Exercises.
The NGTS/MACE/AFSIM Model Controller / Air Operations SME shall support worldwide Air Force and Joint/Coalition partners in executing Tier 3 and 4 exercises on request. The tactical air Modeling and Simulation systems enable USAF's high-fidelity integration of virtual and constructive weapons systems to realistically representing the tactical and operational capabilities the USAF brings to the joint fight.
This is a part-time/on-call position, which will include multiple 2-3-week assignments/exercises (in either Hawaii, Germany, or Republic of Korea). Target salary starts at $67.50/HR.
The Controller/Gamer shall:
  • Understand operational mission products (Joint Integrated Orders [JIO], Air Operations Directives [AOD], Special instructions [SPINS], Airspace Control Orders [ACO], Air Tasking Orders [ATO]) and build realistic mission plans
  • Accurately execute USAF Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures as well as radio and data link communications to support integrated training within a synthetic environment.
  • Execute the Joint Master Scenario Event List (JMSEL) to ensure stated Desired Learning Objectives and Training objectives are met.

Qualifications
Qualifications
  • 6 years' experience as a CAF/MAF/AFSOC pilot, CSO, or ABM, Air Force Tactical Modeling and Simulation Systems and Operational Air Planning.
  • Knowledge of Air Force TTPs and theater level mission planning Documents and orders.
  • Bachelor's degree and fourteen (14) years or more experience; or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Must be a US Citizen and currently possess a minimum Secret Clearance.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Instructor and/or Weapons Instructor Course Graduate preferred.
  • TS/SCI Clearance.
  • Knowledge shall include the practical application of Air Simulation for the support of exercises, the fundamental principles of simulation-driven exercise planning, and experience in the control of a simulation center during an exercise.

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