At Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to work on state-of-the-art modeling and simulation programs that prepare the nation's armed forces to protect and serve our country and allies throughout the world. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and an entrepreneurial spirit to join forces to create the future while having fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Computer Based Training Specialist.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

This position is in support of the Army Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS) Maintenance Program (ATMP) Contract for the Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (AVCATT). The Principal Training Development Specialist position assists the customer by operating the Semi Automated Forces (SAF) system and related exercise control systems per current and applicable military doctrine.

• Assist in generation and control of AVCATT exercise scenarios, mission sets and master event training list objectives to meet military instructors, observer controllers, and unit commanders training objectives and intent.
• Program battle master controller radio frequencies, weapons configurations, navigation waypoints, target coordinates, and weather environmental parameters. Loads and verifies correct mission task conditions and standards prior to initialization of flight modules.
• Operate workstations including After Action Review (AAR), Semi-Automated Forces (SAF), and other control consoles and provides guidance to exercise participants manning the role player stations.
• Develop and manage electronic files containing overlays, scenarios, and user provided portable flight planning software, (PFPS), files for use during future training iterations.
• Support aviation training exercises in preparation for actual real-life deployments.
• Perform flight modules reconfigurations on a routine basis, PMCS of equipment and assists technicians with system availability
• Understand and apply realistic control of semi-automated forces, not limited to, infantry fighting vehicles, armor, infantry troops, artillery, rotary and fixed wing, combat service support elements, air defense systems, during day and night military training operations.
• This position may require travel to other installations and other ATMP locations throughout CONUS and OCONUS.

ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, computer science, engineering or related field
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) on US Army Aviation Mission Sets, Combined Arms, Joint and Coalition Operations
• Three (3) to five (5) years AVCATT TADSS training and operation experience.

• Obtain former Military Experience in Advanced Aircraft such as AH-64D/E, UH60M, CH47F and LUH72A. Prefer experience as an Army Aviation Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP) or Tactical Operations (TACOPS) Experience or DoD Service equivalent
• Army Aviation Master Aviator or equivalent; Combat Experience desired
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a valid driver's license and On-Post driving privileges
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance if required.
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required.
• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, customer service and decision-making skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Repairing - Repairing machines or systems usi
• ng the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.