Wargaming Designer

Spektrum; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

Spektrum supports apex buyers and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem, delivering professional wargaming design for NATO JWC in Stavanger. We seek a Wargaming Designer/Developer to design, build, and refine serious wargames across all domains to test concepts and train leaders.

The role requires 3+ years in wargame design/delivery, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a bachelor's degree or higher. This is a full-time on-site position in Stavanger with some travel and security clearance expectations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing/delivering professional wargames.
• 1-3+ years multidisciplinary team experience, leadership role preferred at Senior Expert level.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; certification in wargame design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver professional wargames within JWC's training environment.
• Build scenario content across military domains (Land, Air, Space, Maritime, Cyber).
• Gather sponsor requirements and translate into tailored wargame design.
• Author wargame rules, adjudication procedures, scenario materials, and RFI responses.
• Contribute to graphic design of wargame materials (maps, tokens, cards, visual aids).
• Participate in test-play, in-progress reviews, and post-conduct analysis support.
• Contribute to Wargaming Branch innovation and conceptual refinement

Skills

Wargaming design

Team leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Wargame design certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

The NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC), located in Stavanger, Norway, is NATO's premier centre for joint operational and strategic-level collective training and warfare development. As part of the NATO Command Structure and reporting to Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT), the JWC directly supports both SACT and Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) by strengthening the operational readiness, interoperability, and effectiveness of NATO Command and Force Structure Headquarters. Through its multinational workforce, the Centre plays a critical role in preparing the Alliance for current and emerging security challenges.

Wargaming Designer

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN,EUand National Government andDefence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services,specialisedaerospace anddefencesales, delivery, and operational subject matterexpertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Role ID -JWC-26-R-0013-2.1

RoleBackground

• The JWC Wargaming Branch delivers NATO's leading-edge professional wargaming capability, designing bespoke strategic- and operational-level wargames that test concepts, inform doctrine, and train military leaders. We are seeking a Wargaming Designer/Developer to design, build, and refine serious/professional wargames - from scenario mechanics and rulebooks through visual game materials - tailored to sponsor trainingobjectivesacross all military domains.

RoleDuties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver professional wargames within JWC's 360-degree training environment

• Build scenario content across military domains (Land, Air, Space, Maritime, Cyber) and command levels (political through tactical)

• Gather and translate sponsor requirements into tailored wargame design

• Author wargame rules, adjudication procedures, scenario materials, and RFI responses

• Contribute to graphic design of wargame materials (maps, tokens, cards, visual aids)

• Participate in test-play, in-progress reviews, and post-conduct analysis support
• Contribute to Wargaming Branch innovation and conceptual refinement

EssentialSkills,Experienceand Certifications

• 3+ years (in last 6) designing/developing/delivering professional wargames (Senior Expert), ordemonstratedwargame design/delivery experience (Expert)

• 1-3+ years multidisciplinary team experience, leadership role preferred at Senior Expert level

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

• Certification in wargame design, or relevant wargaming coursework

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, SharePoint)

• Prior military experience a plus (not mandatory)

Working Location

• Stavanger, Norway

Working Policy

• Full-time on-site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATOSecretpersonal security clearance