LVC Training & Simulation Center of Excellence Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the LVC Training & Simulation Center of Excellence, enhancing capability maturity and delivery.

• Take ownership of the reference architecture and interoperability standards for the synthetic training environment.

• Merge simulations, computer-generated forces, image generation, game engines, command-and-control systems, data services, terrain, and 3D content into a cohesive interoperable environment.

• Establish engineering standards, integration patterns, quality gates, and security protocols.

• Act as the senior technical authority for customer program leadership.

• Assess ecosystem tools and technologies to determine the best for adoption, development, or partnership.

• Lead the comprehensive design and integration of the composable synthetic environment.

• Convert operational and technical requirements into distinct solutions and value propositions.

• Manage model and environment verification, validation, and configuration management.

• Direct delivery, demonstrations, exercise support, and operating cadence.

• Take responsibility for quality, schedule, risk, and security posture.

• Plan and execute customer demonstrations and industry events.

• Suggest investments in IR&D, tooling, technology, and partnerships.

• Recruit, nurture, and retain engineering talent.

• Oversee the partner and vendor ecosystem.

• Mentor engineers and partners on the integrated toolset and AI-enabled workflows.

• Contribute to the growth strategy of LVC training and simulation.

• Build relationships with DoD and coalition training and readiness stakeholders.

• Develop and qualify pipeline, shape acquisition strategies, and lead priority captures through to award.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive and up-to-date knowledge of the composable LVC / synthetic training ecosystem.

• Over 10 years of experience in modeling, simulation, and synthetic training.

• Practical experience in the architecture and integration of LVC or distributed simulation environments.

• Proven history of owning technical standards and integration strategies at program or enterprise scale.

• Experience in leading technical delivery teams and collaborating directly with customer program leadership.

• Accountability for quality, schedule, risk, and security posture.

• Significant experience within the DoD.

• Proficient understanding of the federal acquisition process, including FAR/DFARS, contract vehicles, and customer purchasing behaviors.

• Business development and capture experience in training, readiness, or modeling-and-simulation sectors.

• Established relationships within at least one major DoD or coalition training and readiness acquisition or operational ecosystem.

• Willingness to travel approximately 25% or as required by pursuits.

• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (Secret).

• Hands-on experience with simulation and CGF tools, image generation and game engines, interoperability middleware, terrain and 3D content pipelines, and C2/data services is preferred as additional qualifications.

• Bonus qualifications include experience with Palantir, AI and automation, partner/vendor relationships, coalition training programs, certifications like Shipley, APMP, PMP, an active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance, and a relevant advanced degree.

🏝️ Benefits

• A collaborative and supportive community.

• Practical, hands-on experience.

• Opportunities for certifications.

• Access to industry training.

• Equal employment opportunities.

• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious observances.

• Ongoing applications accepted with no fixed deadline.