Seeking an Air Operations SME that will serve as an expert related to mission sets for exercises hosted by or supported by the Distributed Mission Operations Center (DMOC) at Kirtland AFB, NM. Will support planning meetings, develop and execute test plans, develop scenarios, plan BLUE AIR using NGTS, and ensure internal systems are functional prior to event execution. During execution the Ops SME will bring credible expertise in aircraft mission areas for white force execution and 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 air training requirements into exercise design 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 to form a theater level exercise that challenges the missions facing our DoW 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 operational flying experience.
• BA/BS degree.
• Active SECRET clearance.

Work Where it Matters

RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

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.