The Training Systems Integration Advisor directs and manages the integration, testing, and operational support of training systems in support of programs. The individual provides leadership and oversight for simulator systems, training events, and integrated training capabilities to ensure systems are effectively fielded, sustained, and aligned with operational and training requirements.
Responsibilities include directing simulator and training event support; coordinating and supporting capability demonstrations; overseeing Mission Rehearsal Exercise Training System (MRETS) testing; and providing support for Virtual Reality Scenario Generator (VRSG) databases. The Training Systems Integration Manager leads integration testing activities, supports test flights, and oversees equipment and software updates to training systems and devices.
Additional duties include managing courseware reviews; developing and tracking training effectiveness metrics; preparing and overseeing Quality Assurance (QA) plans; producing technical reports; and coordinating training device support activities. The role supports Government Acceptance Testing (GAT); Squad/Section Training Exercise (STX) support; and participation in Verification, Validation, and Accreditation Readiness (VADR) meetings.
The Training Systems Integration Advisor coordinates and supports Distributed Mission Operations (DMO), SOFTAC, and IG testing activities and serves as a primary integration point between technical, training, acquisition, and operational stakeholders. The role ensures training systems meet performance, quality, and readiness requirements throughout the program lifecycle.
ECS gained market share in 2011 in the Department of Defense and Federal spaces through both organic and acquisition growth. In May, ECS completed its first strategic acquisition with the purchase of OAK Management, Inc., a leading provider of marine environmental services, ship systems engineering, maritime consulting and platform acquisition management. The OAK acquisition kicked off ECS’ intention to add tactical acquisitions as a part of its long term strategy to supplement and expand upon organic growth and to build enterprise value. ECS closed out 2011 with the acquisition of Paradigm Technologies, Inc. The Paradigm transaction added approximately 200 employees to ECS’ existing 900+ employees. Paradigm also added new Defense clients for ECS, including the Missile Defense Agency, the Navy’s Program Executive Officer for Integrated Warfare Systems, the United States Marine Corps, and the U.S. Marshals Service.
In 2012, ECS completed the acquisition of iLuMinA Solutions, Inc. iLuMinA brings large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementation and infrastructure design and development to ECS’ expanding capabilities.
ECS will continue to invest in corporate infrastructure and quality processes as we grow and enhance our ability to offer professional excellence to both our customers and our employees.