Defense Operations & Wargaming Expert

UNAVAILABLE; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Subject Matter Expert to support Department of Defense initiatives, conducting operational planning, capability integration, and mission analysis for defense modernization efforts.

The role entails coordinating with government stakeholders, leading exercises and wargames, developing executive briefings and routine reports, and advising on doctrine, concepts, and requirements to improve operational effectiveness in a dynamic, multi-agency environment.

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.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI is required to perform this work.

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

Military planning

Capability development

Defense modernization

Analytical skills

Executive briefings

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

PeopleTec, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Subject Matter Expert to support Department of Defense initiatives, conducting operational planning, capability integration, and mission analysis for defense modernization efforts.

The role entails coordinating with government stakeholders, leading exercises and wargames, developing executive briefings and routine reports, and advising on doctrine, concepts, and requirements to improve operational effectiveness in a dynamic, multi-agency environment.