POSITION SUMMARY: Serves as the functional expert conducting research and analysis on OPFOR ground forces and provides the primary capability for the conceptualization, development and credible replication of OPFOR ground units, platforms, systems, weapons, munitions and tactics in computer-assisted joint and combined military exercises and mission rehearsals. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Conduct research on potential adversarial nation-states, non-state actors and other organizations posing a possible threat to the national interests of the United States and coalition partners. • Become knowledgeable of the role of the Exercise Control Group (ECG) to include scenario, event operational environment, Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) and Threat Concept of Operations. • Participate in exercise planning and synchronization meetings and incorporate exercise training objectives into ground campaign planning, • Develop and execute the ground forces portion of OPFOR campaign plans in support of joint and combined training events. • Develop and maintain proficiency as a simulation model operator and become a subject matter expert on simulations used for Joint Staff training events to include the Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS), Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS), JCATS Low Overhead Driver (JLOD), Low Overhead Training System (LOTS), Joint Semi-Automated Forces (JSAF) and Air Warfare Simulation (AWSIM). • Assist in the development, testing and validation of simulation databases. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a U.S. passport • Must possess secret clearance (minimum) and meet eligibility requirements for a TS/SCI clearance • Must have a minimum of 4 years' experience as a commissioned officer, non-commissioned officer, or DoD civilian equivalent including 2 years' experience in planning and conducting military training for a service or joint/combined organization • Must be able to travel unassisted to CONUS and oversees locations to perform job duties • Must be knowledgeable of ground force military organizations and operations. • Must be capable of converting Operational level directives into Tactical level activity replicated in simulations • Experience in exercise design, Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), Universal Joint Task List (UJTL) and Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) processes desired • Experience in using simulations to support training desired • Skilled in all aspects of communications for briefings, presentations and classroom instructions • Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office presentation, word processing, spreadsheet and collaboration applications EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor's degree (service experience may substitute) • Graduate of an intermediate Service School desired CORE VALUES: INTEGRITY - Honesty, Trust and Respect in every situation EXCELLENCE - Performance, Effectiveness, Quality, and Safety in everything we do INNOVATION - Embracing new ideas and best practice in every service that we provide