Fighter SME - SECRET

Job Title / Level Fighter SME - SECRET Clearance Required? Secret Location: Des Moines, IA 50321 US (Primary) % Travel 10 - 20% Job Description Are you an experienced Fighter SME with demonstrated experience in the execution of distributed Operational Training (OT), which can encompass warfighters in Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) training environments? Then we have a great opportunity for you to join our growing team in Des Moines, IA As a Fighter SME , you will: Be able to create realistic and relevant operational training opportunities to AF Total Force joint warfighter participants via distributive means Join an engaged, 100% employee-owned company. Work with the latest, cutting-edge technology Have a direct impact on the success of a National Priority Program Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals. Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan. A week in the life of a Fighter SME includes: All aspects of A/A fighter mission planning and execution of all A/A aspects of ECC operations. Oversee all A/A centric LVC-OT missions that the DTOC produces. Participate as Event Controller for multiple LVC-OT event types while maintaining focus on A/A events to include: Conduct mission briefing, execution and debriefing, and post mission documentation Provide A/A expertise in support of DTOC mission planning cell to include: Create scenarios within Environment Generator software Coordinate with NOC personnel for ECC set-up Troubleshoot operations related software and hardware issues Provide academic briefings as coordinated with Training Manager Support meetings as DTOC A/A Fighter SME. Advise DTOC Leadership on LVC-OT events and A/A operations related issues. Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree and 8-10 years of experience; a combination of education and experience can be used in lieu of degree Secret Clearance Minimum three (3) years' experience conducting training in a DMO environment Current or previous Weapons School or Top Gun Graduate, air-to-air instructor pilot and minimum five (5) years operational air-to-air experience Current or previous fighter aircraft pilot or weapons system operator with robust air-to-air background Must be currently or previously qualified in USAF, USN, or USMC fighter aircraft. Must be knowledgeable in 5th Gen fighter employment to incorporate into daily customer mission catalogs and part of SME academics program Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100 locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day. Company Awards: Forbes National Best Midsize Companies Energage National Best Workplaces Washington Post Best Workplaces Veteran Hiring Awards: U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion BEST FOR VETS by Military Times TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation