Wargame Analyst

MANTECH · Quantico, United States

MANTECH is seeking a WARGAME ANALYST in support of a government contract for wargaming in QUANTICO, VA. 

The Wargame Analyst will be the analytical lead for all wargaming efforts. Develops with the game director and sponsor the problem statement, game purpose and objectives for each wargame.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists in scoping, developing, planning, executing, and assessing the wargame program.
• Summarizes important points of discussion relative to game objectives in support of the wargaming mission.
• Coordinates effective participation with other DOD and government organizations in MCWL wargames.
• Reviews, maintains, and incorporates best techniques from the Wargaming Community of Practice into Wargame Branch processes.
• Creates, reviews, and submits wargame deliverables with writing skills commensurate with professional military publications.
• Coordinates preparation of postgame analytic reports and prepares executive briefings summarizing findings and implications to senior decision-makers.
• Identifies delivery timelines and establishes intermediate milestones for analytical wargame

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years’ experience in wargames or defense related research operations.  A total of 10 years’ experience without a degree
• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experience with planning and accomplishing designer goals and directing others in this work

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active and current TS/SCI security clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Must be able and willing to perform occasional manual labor and warehouse duties, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.