Group W
Wargaming Analyst
Group W, Dumfries, Virginia, United States, 22026
Position:
Wargaming Analyst (All levels)
Location:
Northern VA/DC Metro
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:Active Secret Clearance or eligibility to secure a clearanceExperience in a variety of mathematical, statistical, and computer science areas1+ years' experience in an educational, defense, or military wargaming environmentApplicants without a 4-year degree must have military wargaming experienceProficiency with the Microsoft Office SuiteU.S. CitizenshipPreferred:
Active DoD Secret clearance4-year degree from an accredited university in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)3+ years' experience planning, designing, and executing military wargamesExpertise in military systems and processesExperience briefing and/or working with military and civilian leaders of all ranksBasic technical support experience in digital wargamingExperience authoring reports, policy, or proposalsProven analysis and critical thinking skillsEffective communication (verbal written, listening) and interpersonal skillsDuties/Responsibilities:
Support the design, development, facilitation, analysis, and execution of digital wargamesDevelop game-related materials for a variety of professional military educational curriculaInterface with the client and Group W team members on the development of wargame designs to address a variety of strategic to tactical problemsAssist with the planning and execution of requirements for wargaming exercises, including data analysis, scenario development, event logistics, and after-action reportingProvide technical support for the execution of digital wargames and digital wargaming resourcesWork with small government, contractor, and game designers to assist in establishing objectives and the purpose for respective gamesSupport post-wargame assessmentCoordinate and integrate qualitative and quantitative analysis, models, and tools in the support of wargame data collection and synthesizing wargame resultsConduct wargaming research and literature reviewsWrite wargaming reports throughout the process from pre-game analysis to post-game assessmentSalary:
$80,000 - $150,000
(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 medical, dental, and vision plansVesting in the Employee Stock Ownership PlanSafe Harbor 401(k) contributions with no matching required33 accrued days of PTO each year
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.
Wargaming Analyst (All levels)
Location:
Northern VA/DC Metro
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:Active Secret Clearance or eligibility to secure a clearanceExperience in a variety of mathematical, statistical, and computer science areas1+ years' experience in an educational, defense, or military wargaming environmentApplicants without a 4-year degree must have military wargaming experienceProficiency with the Microsoft Office SuiteU.S. CitizenshipPreferred:
Active DoD Secret clearance4-year degree from an accredited university in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)3+ years' experience planning, designing, and executing military wargamesExpertise in military systems and processesExperience briefing and/or working with military and civilian leaders of all ranksBasic technical support experience in digital wargamingExperience authoring reports, policy, or proposalsProven analysis and critical thinking skillsEffective communication (verbal written, listening) and interpersonal skillsDuties/Responsibilities:
Support the design, development, facilitation, analysis, and execution of digital wargamesDevelop game-related materials for a variety of professional military educational curriculaInterface with the client and Group W team members on the development of wargame designs to address a variety of strategic to tactical problemsAssist with the planning and execution of requirements for wargaming exercises, including data analysis, scenario development, event logistics, and after-action reportingProvide technical support for the execution of digital wargames and digital wargaming resourcesWork with small government, contractor, and game designers to assist in establishing objectives and the purpose for respective gamesSupport post-wargame assessmentCoordinate and integrate qualitative and quantitative analysis, models, and tools in the support of wargame data collection and synthesizing wargame resultsConduct wargaming research and literature reviewsWrite wargaming reports throughout the process from pre-game analysis to post-game assessmentSalary:
$80,000 - $150,000
(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 medical, dental, and vision plansVesting in the Employee Stock Ownership PlanSafe Harbor 401(k) contributions with no matching required33 accrued days of PTO each year
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.