Defense Operations & Wargaming Expert

PeopleTec, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec, Inc. seeks a Subject Matter Expert in Huntsville, AL to support a DoD customer, delivering operational planning, capability integration, and analysis for defense modernization initiatives, exercises, wargames, and assessments.

The role requires 10–15 years' DoD experience, active Top Secret clearance with SCI, and strong communication. You will coordinate with government stakeholders and develop executive-level briefings and reports to inform leadership.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience supporting Department of Defense operations, military planning, capability development, or defense modernization programs.
• Experience supporting operational planning, military exercises, simulations, or wargaming activities.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple Government organizations and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex operational issues.
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings, technical reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise supporting operational planning, capability integration, and mission analysis for Department of Defense initiatives.
• Support the planning, coordination, execution, and assessment of military exercises, simulations, experiments, and operational events.
• Analyze operational concepts, emerging capabilities, and mission requirements to identify opportunities for improving operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to integrate operational requirements into planning efforts.
• Capture observations, lessons learned, and recommendations resulting from exercises, demonstrations, and operational assessments.
• Develop executive-level briefings, reports, white papers, spreadsheets, and presentation materials supporting Government leadership.
• Participate in planning conferences, working groups, technical exchanges, and after-action reviews.
• Assist with the development and refinement of operational concepts, doctrine, procedures, and capability recommendations.
• Support requirements development, capability assessments, and strategic planning activities.
• Coordinate activities across multiple organizations to ensure effective planning, execution, and integration of mission objectives.

Skills

DoD operations experience

Operational planning

Military exercises / wargaming

Stakeholder coordination

Executive briefings & reports

Advanced analytical skills

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PeopleTec, Inc. seeks a Subject Matter Expert in Huntsville, AL to support a DoD customer, delivering operational planning, capability integration, and analysis for defense modernization initiatives, exercises, wargames, and assessments.

The role requires 10–15 years' DoD experience, active Top Secret clearance with SCI, and strong communication. You will coordinate with government stakeholders and develop executive-level briefings and reports to inform leadership.