Position: Senior Wargaming Analysts
Location: Suffolk, VA
Overview: Group W is searching for analysts with a passion for wargaming to support defense wargames and analyses. Senior applicants should have experience supporting defense wargames and analyses. All applicants must have a demonstrated interest in the art of wargaming. Tasks will range from wargame design, development, facilitation, and analysis activities.
Requirements:
4-year degree from an accredited university Experience in a variety of mathematical, statistical, and computer science areas Active DoD secret clearance or the ability obtain a clearance Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite U.S. Citizenship Preferred:
Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Master's or Ph.D. from an accredited university in operations research, mathematics, physics, engineering, statistics, computer science, or other technical discipline Experience in an educational, defense, or military wargaming environment and/or modeling and simulation Experience planning, designing, and executing military wargames Subject matter expertise related to computer and information systems Technical knowledge and experience in the analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments Expertise in military systems and processes Experience briefing and/or working with military and civilian leaders of all ranks Basic technical support experience in digital wargaming Experience authoring reports, policy, or proposals Proven analysis and critical thinking skills Ability to lead and manage people as directed Effective communication (verbal written, listening) and interpersonal skills Duties/Responsibilities:
Employ knowledge of modeling and simulation and/or wargaming, to support exercise planning, design, coordination, analysis, facilitation, demonstrations, and instruction of digital wargames Develop game-related materials for a variety of professional military educational curricula Perform mid to senior level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, training, and implementation on complex problems Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information to support decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions Interface with the client and Group W team members on the development of wargame designs to address a variety of strategic to tactical problems Assist with the planning and execution of requirements for wargaming exercises, including data analysis, scenario development, event logistics, and after-action reporting Review and prioritize tasks based on government requirements Develop and implement new research objectives using defined methods of approach Work with small government, contractor, and game designers to assist in establishing objectives and the purpose for respective games Devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems related to Defense systems capacity, limitations, operating times, and desired results Support post-wargame assessment Coordinate and integrate qualitative and quantitative analysis, models, and tools in the support of wargame data collection and synthesizing wargame results Conduct wargaming research and literature reviews Write wargaming reports throughout the process from pre-game analysis to post-game assessment Salary: $80,000 - $175,000 (provided as a general guideline only. Compensation dependent upon relevant work experience related to the scope of the position, education, training, and market considerations). About Group W:
Group W is a 100% employee-owned company that hires imaginative people to provide analysis, modeling, simulation, wargaming, and research, for visionary clients in government, commercial, and non-governmental entities. Founded in 2004, Group W is comprised of inquisitive critical thinkers that drive an unconventional culture in the pursuit of "the right answer" through creativity, truth, passion, intellect, and skill.
Benefits:
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision plans Vesting in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan Safe Harbor 401(k) contributions 33 days of PTO Group W is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other similarly protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
