Wargaming Analyst for Multinational Exercises

Spektrum; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Spektrum supports NATO and allied clients by delivering wargaming and analytical services. The NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) in Stavanger, Norway, seeks a Wargaming Analyst to bolster its analytical backbone for strategic and operational wargames.

The role requires 3+ years of multidisciplinary experience, familiarity with NATO doctrine, and strong report-writing skills. On-site work with occasional travel and eligibility for security clearance is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years multidisciplinary experience in planning, coordinating, designing, or analysing training/analytical events (wargames, TTXs, exercises, experiments).
• NATO OF-3 rank or above or civilian equivalent, OR Bachelor's/advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience authoring detailed reports (project, exercise, or analytical).
• Familiarity with NATO or national military doctrine, policy, and processes.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop research questions and analytical frameworks aligned to sponsor objectives.
• Author the Data Collection and Analysis Plan (DCAP), including survey design and data stream identification.
• Lead data collection during wargame development, execution, and post-conduct phases.
• Train and supervise analysis team members (data collectors, post-game analysts).
• Author wargame reports: hot wash-ups, after-action reviews, final/analysis reports.
• Support sponsor's internal analysis processes.
• Contribute to Wargaming Branch conceptual development and innovation.

Skills

Wargaming

Data analysis

Report writing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field

NATO OF-3 rank or higher or civilian equivalent

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Survey design tools

Job description

Spektrum supports NATO and allied clients by delivering wargaming and analytical services. The NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) in Stavanger, Norway, seeks a Wargaming Analyst to bolster its analytical backbone for strategic and operational wargames.

The role requires 3+ years of multidisciplinary experience, familiarity with NATO doctrine, and strong report-writing skills. On-site work with occasional travel and eligibility for security clearance is expected.