Type of Requisition:
Pipeline
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Data Science and Data Engineering
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Configuration Management (CM), Geospatial Mapping, Simulation Modeling, Terrain Modeling Certifications:
None Experience:
3 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) Terrain Technician Senior
Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT and the Joint Multinational Simulation Center - Pacific (JMSC-P) as a JLVC Terrain Technician for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:
Build high-fidelity terrain and simulation products that accurately represent operational environments and support realistic collective training environments
Translate unit training requirements and operational scenarios into customized terrain products that enhance training realism
Create simulation database with accurate infrastructure and environmental features
Validate terrain product accuracy through quality-control processes that identify discrepancies, missing data, and fidelity issues before exercise execution
Assist with data formatting and import/export of terrain products across all simulation platforms
Refine terrain products based on exercise feedback, after-action reviews, and evolving training objectives
Willing to learn, work as part of team, and as an individual with minimal guidance
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WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: BS/BA in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Science, Modeling and Simulation or a related technical discipline, OR the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, relevant experience or specialized technical training
Required Experience: 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in terrain development, database development, modeling and simulation, or a related technical discipline; preferred experience developing, modifying, managing terrain and database products for military simulations or training systems and experience supporting Army or Joint collective training events
Required Technical Skills: applicant shall possess experience in Developing, modifying, validating, and sustaining JLVC simulation terrain and parametric data sets by using JTDS or VISTA
Build and maintain the data pipelines, schemas, and integrations that connect simulation systems to exercise and mission-command environments
Terrain generation and visualization , including elevation data, imagery, feature data, and three-dimensional terrain products
Geospatial data formats and standards , including vector, elevation, imagery, and other spatial data formats
Data conversion, transformation, and validation between multiple geospatial and simulation formats
Terrain quality assurance , including accuracy checks, data validation, and fidelity assessments
Configuration and version management of terrain products
Simulation interoperability and an understanding of how terrain products support distributed training environments
Certification: Comp TIA SEC+ certification required within 6 months of hire
Security Clearance Level: SECRET clearance is required with ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance
Required Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated experience serving as a senior technician or technical lead responsible for terrain/database production, validation, and configuration management
Experience translating operational scenarios and training requirements into realistic terrain and simulation database products
Strong, effective presentation and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple terrain and database development efforts while meeting demanding exercise timelines
Strong attention to detail
Work independently while exercising sound…