Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Geospatial Data, Simulation Data Management, Simulations, Technical Support

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

JLVC Database Technician

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 Terrain and Database Technician for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

• Build high-fidelity simulation databases that accurately represent operational environments and support realistic collective training environments
• Apply simulation database standards, feature characterization, terrain attribution, and environmental data to ensure accurate representation
• Translate unit training requirements and operational scenarios into customized terrain and database products that enhance training realism
• Create simulation databases with accurate operational data, entities, infrastructure, environmental features, and other scenario-specific information
• Conduct comprehensive data validation, trouble shooting, and corrective actions to ensure simulation fidelity
• Assist with data formatting and import/export operations across all simulation platforms
• Refine terrain and database 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
• Participate in other projects as required

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: AS/AA 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 related experience in simulation database development, modeling and simulation, or a related technical discipline; preferred 2+ years’ 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 databases and parametric data sets by using JTDS or VISTA
• Familiarity with U.S. military equipment, force structure, and strategy to ensure accurate representation and alignment within simulation databases and training environments
• Terrain generation and visualization, including elevation data, imagery, feature data, and three-dimensional terrain products
• Geospatial data formats and standards, including raster, vector, elevation, imagery, and other spatial data formats
• Data conversion, transformation, and validation between multiple geospatial and simulation formats
• Terrain and database quality assurance, including accuracy checks, data validation, and fidelity assessments
• Configuration and version management of terrain and database products
• Simulation interoperability and an understanding of how terrain and database products support distributed training environments
• Understanding of the JELC process
• Security Clearance Level: SECRET clearance is required with ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance
• Required Skills and Abilities:
• Strong ability to identify and troubleshoot problems on assigned simulation drivers (JLVC/JCATS, etc.) (co-located and at remote sites)
• 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
• Ability to lift 40lbs of equipment; ability to perform shift work of up to 12 hours with long periods of standing or walking
• Location: On Customer Site / moderate travel required to other customer sites in the AoR

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: 401K with company match
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $30.60 - $41.40. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA HI Schofield

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identify Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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