Are you an experienced Joint TechnologySMEwith demonstrated experience in theexecution 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 inDes Moines, IA! As a Joint TechnologySME,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 Joint TechnologySMEincludes: * Serve as lead technology integrator for joint Distributed Training Networking interconnection * Serve as lead technology integrator for Modeling & Simulation interoperability * Serve as lead technology integrator for OTI-based technologies Job Requirements * Bachelor's Degree and eight (8) to ten(10) years related experience; a combination of education and experience can be used in lieu of degree * SECRET clearance * Minimum three (3) years in DMO community working with Air Force and Joint DMO partners * Experience bridging Live, Virtual and Constructive training systems together * Must be able to become expert user of network routing applications, with expert understanding of connectivity between remote sites to the DTOC, and to the Event Control Centers * Experience analyzing network traffic and troubleshooting DIS/HLA/TENA packets using Wireshark, DIS Packet Analyzer or similar software tools * General knowledge of SISO and AF Standards related to Distributive Interactive Simulation (DIS) protocol * Must have working knowledge of various Air Force and Joint Distributed Training Networks, fundamental knowledge of how various networks function and understanding how to connect to partner networks and systems * Must have experience working with various DoD simulator architecture/data management (DIS, HLA, TENA, etc.) and how to translate from one to another * Must have experience working with DIS/HLA/TENA IP-based radio communication solutions and commonly used simulation Image and Environment Generator applications * Maintain Security+ Certification 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