Modeling and Simulations Specialist

Primary Location: Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Clearance: Active Secret clearance

Ability to work remotely: No

Obsidian Solutions Group is seeking a Modeling and Simulations Specialist to support the design, development, and integration of virtual and constructive simulation products for Mission Command training environments. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with VBS4 scenario development, terrain creation tools, object-oriented programming, video editing, and Army LVCG systems. This role requires a mix of technical expertise, military operational understanding, and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design simulation scenarios using Virtual Battle Space (VBS) 4 to support Mission Command Exercises.
• Build three-dimensional terrain databases and entity objects using various modeling and simulation software.
• Create, edit, and author constructive and virtual simulations aligned with mission-specific objectives and operational concepts.
• Conduct video editing and multimedia production to support simulation content and exercise injects.
• Integrate simulation products into Army Mission Command and Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming (LVCG) environments.
• Apply object-oriented programming skills (Java, C++, .NET) to enhance simulation behaviors, tools, or scenario functions.
• Use knowledge of military operational concepts to ensure realism, doctrinal accuracy, and relevance in scenario development.
• Collaborate with other Modeling and Simulation team members, accepting guidance and offering informed recommendations based on analysis.
• Work with self-initiative after receiving initial task guidance and follow project schedules to meet established deadlines.
• Maintain detailed documentation, configuration records, and technical notes for all simulation products.
• Provide technical support during training events, troubleshooting simulation tools, terrain loads, and scenario execution issues.
• Ensure simulation content complies with DoD cybersecurity requirements, system standards, and classification guidelines.

Requirements:

• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required
• Associate degree OR Four years of related military experience may substitute for degree

Special Skills/Qualifications Required:

• Minimum two years of experience developing scenarios in Virtual Battle Space (VBS) 4
• Familiarity with building 3D terrain databases and entity objects using multiple software tools

Minimal Background/Experience Required:

• Experience with constructive and virtual computer simulations
• Experience with video editing and modeling/simulation scenario authoring
• Knowledge of Army Mission Command and/or LVCG Systems
• Knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language (Java, C++, or .NET)
• Understanding of military operational concepts

Additional Desired Qualifications/Experience:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to follow project schedules and meet completion timelines
• Comfortable working as part of a Modeling and Simulations team
• Ability to provide sound recommendations following project analysis

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you can put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.