DCGS-A Mentor

DCGS-A Mentor:
This position provides Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A) Mentors to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) Operations Group (OPSGRP) located at Hohenfels, Germany. JMRC’s mission is to train Multinational Interoperability to US, NATO, and partner nation forces up to the Brigade level in an extended Live, Virtual, and Constructive Decisive Action Training Environment. JMRC supports the US Army Europe theater security cooperation
plan through planning and participation in NATO and U.S. Army Europe exercise programs.

The Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A) Mentor is a DCGS-A technical expert (TE) and supporting member of the JMRC. DCGS-A Mentors work in support of JMRC rotations/exercises includes planning, coordination, hands-on training, and execution support to operate DCGS-A clients and virtual servers on the Tactical Services Infrastructure (TSI) Stacks.

DCGS-A Mentors deliver hands-on training on software that enables the Army operational readiness of Army Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR). Additionally, the Mentor provides hands-on support for the operation of the DCGS-A at the JMRC and populates the battle command systems with products designed to support brigade and division staff, Exercise Control (EXCON), and After Action
Review (AAR) data retrieval.

Duties:
• Ensures the full range of DCGS-A capabilities is integrated into exercise scenario design.• Conducts functional testing of DCGS-A systems, and writes and updates system documentation, procedures and application operating materials.

• Provides hands on training to ensure that DCGS-A is properly implemented to support Brigade Combat Team (BCT) exercise events including scenario development and the data necessary to support BCT operations in a collective training environment including live, virtual, and constructive data.

• Supports external organizations that identify and implement architectural and network solutions relating to the use of doctrinally appropriate DCGS-A applications including real world and / or simulated data sources and systems.

• Supports pre-rotation planning and coordination with BCTs related to the implementation of intelligence systems to support the command staff. Identifies each BCT’s unique requirements to maximize operation and use of the theater provided intelligence equipment.

• Assists with the development of brigade level intelligence products utilizing DCGS-A software application.

• Supports and facilitates use of DCGS-A and Mission Command Systems to present operational products. Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A) Mentor RMS Contract # W900KK-19-C-0031

• Maintains a current understanding and knowledge on theater best practices and trends by incorporating new databases, tools or methods within DCGS-A to enhance rotational unit training.

Required Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience, OR;
• An Associate’s degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR;
• A major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR;
• 11 years of recent specialized experience

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, to include PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work long hours on consecutive days/nights in support of exercise
preparation, execution, helpdesk, evaluation and close-out.
• Possess a SECRET clearance.

The V2X Company is a services solutions provider that operates as a federal government prime contractor.  With over 14,000 employees in 300 locations worldwide, the Mississippi -based company offers vertically integrated solutions for defense and commercial customers.

Delivering integrated turnkey lifecycle support from concept definition, to engineering and manufacturing, through end-of-life support of complex systems and platforms, Vertex offerings include all levels of aviation maintenance, worldwide contractor logistics support, systems engineering and integration, specialized onsite mission execution, high consequence training programs for defense and commercial customers, and integrated supply-chain solutions.  Over our 50-year history, we have perfected the balance of cost, schedule, and performance to offer high-quality solutions that consistently exceed customer requirements.

The V2X   Company is a Federal Contractor and must comply with Federal mandates.  All employees may be required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of continued employment. A medical or religious accommodation may be granted on a case-by-case basis. In order for an accommodation to be considered, you must submit the COVID-19 Vaccination Accommodation Request form. 

V2X is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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