Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience; additional 4 years can substitute for degree.
Proven experience in designing, developing, testing, executing, and analyzing wargame processes.
Skilled in facilitating wargames and Table Top Exercises (TTXs).
Familiarity with analytical software tools and data management systems.
Strong understanding of military operations.
Responsibilities
Design and develop wargames and tabletop exercises in collaboration with customers.
Facilitate group discussions and processes during wargaming events.
Adjudicate outcomes based on participant actions and established game rules.
Analyze data capture and generate post-game reports.
Coordinate with stakeholders throughout the wargaming process.
Provide lessons learned and feedback to improve future events.
Lead efforts within the J76 and support event objectives.
Benefits
Work in a unique location on Ford Island, Oahu, Hawaii.
Opportunity to support critical military operations and strategy development.
Engage with a diverse team of experts in wargaming and military operations.
Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Description
SAIC is currently seeking a Wargame Designer located on Ford Island in Oahu, Hawaii to support the Pacific Warfighting Center (PWC) to provide subject matter expertise and operational support to the design, development, execution, and analysis of internal USPACOM wargames and wargame-informed events.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Design, develop, facilitate, adjudicate, and analyze wargames, table-top-exercises, and other similar events, working as part of a team.
Design: work with customer to define game objectives and build a game structure or framework which best addresses them.
Develop: create written and other products for game participants, such as scenarios, background information, role descriptions, and game rules.
Facilitate: lead group discussions and game processes during wargames and tabletop exercise (TTX) events.
Adjudicate: apply wargame rules and methods to determine outcomes of participant actions within games.
Analyze: build and execute a data capture and analysis plan and generate post-game reporting based on data collected.
Plan and execute required wargame support, develop clear and concise written products, and present wargame materials to warfighters in support of wargame objectives.
Coordinate with stakeholders, planners, and SMEs in all phases of wargaming processes.
Develop in-game and post-game outputs and reports.
Assists with set-up and provides other products for event support.
Provides lessons learned, sustains, improves, and other feedback during and following each event.
Build event plans and products and works well with others to accomplish wargaming objectives.
Leads efforts and is a positive influence within the J76 and event support environment.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's and ten (10)+ years of experience; additional four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.
Experience designing, developing, testing, executing, and analyzing wargame processes.
Experience facilitating wargames and Table Top Exercises (TTXs).
Experience with analytical software tools and data management systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of military operations.
REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
Must have a current Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Must be a current US Citizen.
DESIRED SKILLSET:
Experience identifying, evaluating, and implementing software applications that improve wargaming design, execution, data capture, analysis, visualization, and reporting.
Experience conducting technology assessments, pilots, or proof-of-concept efforts; developing evaluation criteria; and recommending tools based on operational requirements.
Experience fielding and sustaining software in operational, exercise, analytical, or training environments, including user onboarding, workflow integration, and continuous improvement.
Ability to translate wargaming requirements into technical requirements and assess usability, interoperability, data management, security considerations, licensing, and supportability.
Familiarity with U.S. Government Risk Management Framework (RMF) cybersecurity processes, including security-control considerations, authorization requirements, and coordination with cybersecurity stakeholders during software evaluation and fielding.
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
About SAIC
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
