Joint Exercise SME — Wargames & Strategic Planning Lead

The Garrett Group; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Short-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

The GARRETT GROUP is seeking a Joint Exercise Event SME to support the design, planning, execution, and assessment of seminars, tabletop exercises, wargames, and related activities. It requires deep expertise in joint operations and coordinating complex exercise events that align with strategic mission objectives.

The role involves coordinating with senior military and civilian partners, developing concepts with clear objectives, and delivering actionable after-action recommendations to improve

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience designing, planning, and leading seminars, tabletop exercises, wargames, or similar projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and lead seminars, tabletop exercises, wargames, and similar events.
• Develop exercise concepts, scenarios, objectives, and evaluation criteria aligned with strategic goals.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, senior stakeholders, and mission partners to ensure exercise realism, accuracy, and value.
• Provide subject matter expertise on joint operations, strategic planning, and exercise development.
• Analyze exercise outcomes, prepare after-action documentation, and deliver recommendations to improve future events.
• Support USSTRATCOM-related mission areas and contribute to broader strategic initiatives as required.

Skills

Seminar design

Wargaming

Exercise coordination

Joint operations

Job description

The GARRETT GROUP is seeking a Joint Exercise Event SME to support the design, planning, execution, and assessment of seminars, tabletop exercises, wargames, and related activities. It requires deep expertise in joint operations and coordinating complex exercise events that align with strategic mission objectives.

The role involves coordinating with senior military and civilian partners, developing concepts with clear objectives, and delivering actionable after-action recommendations to improve