Systems Operator/Fighter SME will serve as expert on missions related to fighter operations and all its associated mission sets for exercises hosted by or supported by the Distributed Mission Operations Center (DMOC) at Kirtland AFB, NM. Systems Operator/Fighter SME will support planning meetings, develop and execute test plans, develop scenarios, and ensure internal systems are functional prior to event execution. During execution, Systems Operator/Fighter SME will bring credible expertise in fighter aircraft mission areas for white force execution, operation of high-side environment generators, operation of virtual systems identified in government directions document, interact and be familiar with Air Operations Center support, and participate in scenario review to ensure desired exercise learning objectives are achievable.  

• Translation of operational fighter training requirements into exercise design, build and execution and will support requirements definition for Virtual and Constructive simulations, scenario generation tools, mission planning tools, interactive system requirements, and exercise collaboration tools.
• Work with system engineers to plan, coordinate support for, and execute system integration testing and will operate selected constructive simulators, within the DMOC, to support site/system integration and Virtual Flag/other exercise scenario executions. 
• Interface with other military SMEs, from other weapons systems, to form a theater level exercise that challenges the missions facing our DoD today and in the future. 
• Expect to support 4 Virtual Flags annually with one involving coalition partners, specialize warfighter focused events, C2 weapons school training and other events with specialized training objectives. 

• Military aviator with 10 years operational flying in fighter type aircraft. 
• BA/BS degree.
• Active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI.  

Desired Qualifications:

• Having downrange experience will be extremely beneficial in understanding how operational and tactical C2 interfaces with the weapons systems of each service and their roles and responsibilities within each of the various theaters of operations. 
• The candidate will be best served by having a grasp of current threat replications within the modeling and simulation environment and having an awareness of simulator limitations with regard to system capabilities. 
•  Due to the nature of connecting Virtual Simulators from around the world, the candidate will need to be open to technical understanding of military networks, Combat Air Force Standards, disparate simulator protocols and connectivity requirements within the Distributed Mission Operations construct.

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At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.

As a RiverTech employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.