JMSC-P JLVC Database Technician

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

• 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, Years of Experience

3 + years of related experience

• may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification

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.

Own your opportunity to support our nation’s defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure., 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.