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# Model and Simulation Technician

- **Company:** Knight Federal Solutions Inc
- **Location:** Suffolk, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Software Suite, Microsoft Outlook, C++ (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Linux, Web Browsers, Libreoffice, Microsoft Office, MySQL, Microsoft PowerPoint, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Extensible Markup Language (XML), SC Clearance, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Vulnerability Analysis, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=88de987d194e3190

## About the Role

* Possess a Final SECRET clearance (TS clearance eligible)
 * Experience operating JTLS or JLVC simulations (JCATS, JLOD, MUSE/AFSERS, AWSIM, LOTS)
 * Experience with REDHAT/LINUX operating system (Command line experience in addition to GUI experience preferred)
 * Experience with simulation operations and management
 * Intermediate level understanding of file management structures related to simulations
 * Knowledge of military systems; equipment; and tactics; techniques; and procedures (TTP) is desirable
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 * Willing to temporarily work 12 hours shifts running assigned simulations in support of Joint Exercises
 * Able to effectively interact with customers
 * Able to work in a collaborative troubleshooting environment
 * High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office or Libre Office software suite including; Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and PowerPoint
 * Experience in programming languages: C++, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Java, MySQL, or other current programming languages.
 * Familiar with C2 systems
 * Familiar with the Joint Exercise Life Cycle

## Description

* Responsible for setup, software/hardware configuration, operation, troubleshooting and analysis of modeling and simulation software and operational computer systems.
 * Serve as simulation technical controller for JSJ7 exercises using components of the Joint Live Virtual Construction (JLVC) Federation, and/or Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS) locally or distributed to remote locations.
 * Coordinate with simulation developers to perform simulation/model software upgrades and system performance troubleshooting/analysis as required. Provides technical support to users. Monitors system effectiveness in satisfying user's needs.
 * Develop internal technical operating processes and manage technical operations for some of the following simulations utilized at JSJ7 Suffolk including but not limited to: the Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS), Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS), Air Warfare Simulation (AWSIM), Air Force Synthetic Environment for Reconnaissance and Surveillance/Multiple Unified Simulation Environment (AFSERS/MUSE), JCATS Low Overhead Driver (JLOD), Low Overhead Training System (LOTS), or other simulations/federations as required.