VLE Coordinator

The Department of Intelligence Operations (within the College of Engineering) and the Cyber Convergence Center (C3) are leaders in delivering innovative education, training, and workforce development programs focused on intelligence and information operations and emerging technologies. Together, the department and center support academic programs, sponsored initiatives, and immersive virtual learning environments that serve students, government agencies, defense organizations, and industry partners.

The Department is seeking a VLE Coordinator to serve as a member of the Overwatch Team. This position involves working with the CyberApolis Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and it support to academic, government, and industry courses, training, and exercise events. This role is primarily focused on the interaction and relationship management of academic, government, and industry clients; content generation and integration; system and user support; as well as the analysis of CyberApolis VLE operations and development of system enhancement recommendations.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the
employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Coordinate with senior academic, government, and industry partners to create and maintain relationships. Interact with academic, government, and/or industry clients to obtain and decompose project requirements. Assist in project scoping, planning, and execution efforts.
• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain AI driven virtual personas and scripted scenario data to assist in the growth of the CyberApolis VLE product offerings. Assist with CyberApolis' Proteus AI virtual persona creation and management, and its SKALD scenario creation and management.
• Integrate academic curriculum, training and exercise materials, and other testing related content into the CyberApolis VLE. Track and deconflict virtual persona and scenario content usage and versioning. Assist academic, government, and industry partners content integration efforts into the CyberApolis VLE.
• Design, develop, and maintain system and teaching materials to optimize the use of the CyberApolis VLE by academic, government, and industry personnel. Assist users in accessing and using both the CyberApolis VLE and its specific course/event specific content. Collect and analyze system metrics and identify system and content trends.
• Support the engineering functions and modifications of the CyberApolis Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) through the evaluation of system operations and configuration control. Assist in the development and maintenance of the CyberApolis VLE to help improve and optimize system operations. Coordinate with the Department Head/Executive Director, Operations Manager, Overwatch Manager, and CyberApolis technical developers to identify system reliability issues and potential product improvements.
• Occasional driving required to use Fleet vehicles. (College events, to main campus for meetings, outside of regular work hours, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to communicate effectively with various groups/individuals.
• Possesses a full range and depth of professional knowledge and experience which allows them to work independently.
• Ability to quickly learn new training requirements and recommend solutions to issues.
• Ability to use critical, independent thinking.
• Ability to compile and analyze data related to program administration.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Proficient in Windows and Mac OS and MS Office Suite.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience, including experience in supporting training and exercises; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Previous experience working with and/or in synthetic training environments
  
• Previous experience briefing senior DOD and/or Industry leaders