STE - Wargame Project Manager

Blueforce; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blueforce is seeking a Wargame Project Manager in Washington, DC, to manage and analyze wargame processes for HQ USAF. Candidates should have a graduate degree and at least 16 years of military experience, including 4 years in a Higher Headquarters organization.

The role includes responsibilities like wargame planning, execution, maintaining data, and drafting reports. Excellent communication skills and a top-secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 16 years military experience with at least 4 years in a Higher Headquarters organization.
• 2 years of experience in wargaming, concept development, operational planning, and/or strategic assessments.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi‑faceted projects.
• Top-secret with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Supports the government game lead for wargame planning and execution.
• Contributes to wargame design and analysis plans.
• Manages data collection and post-game analysis.
• Drafts wargame reports for senior leaders.

Skills

Organizational Leadership

Wargaming

Operational Planning

Strategic Assessments

Excellent Communication

Education

Graduate Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Washington, DC (USA) - Washington, DC
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Master's Degree
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Category: Management

Position Summary

BlueForce Inc. is seeking a Wargame Project Manager in support of HQ USAF Sponsored or Supported Wargaming. The Wargame Project Manager will conduct activities to plan, execute, manage, and analyze throughout all phases of HQ USAF wargames including concept development, objective analysis, assessment planning, game design, event planning, management and execution, and post-game analysis. Primary locations are Joint Base Andrews, MD, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and The Pentagon.

Position is subject to contract award

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly supports the government game lead to organize and manage wargame development, planning, administration, and execution to achieve game objectives; recommends and implements management decisions
• Contributes to development and execution of wargame design, objectives, and analysis plans
• Contributes to wargame design implementation to include wargame administration, scenarios, force structures, order of battle, and manning
• Manages data collection during wargame events
• Manages post‑game analysis and drafting of wargame reports
• Manages development of post‑game outcomes for senior leaders and stakeholders
• Assists in accomplishing staff taskings/actions as appropriate
• Maintains currency in wargame design and execution methodologies

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate Degree.
• A minimum of 16 years military experience with at least 4 years in a Higher Headquarters organization (i.e. Combatant Command (CCMD), Major Command (MAJCOM), Air Operations Center, etc.) or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in wargaming, concept development, operational planning, and/or strategic assessments.
• Demonstrated or documented experience and performance in organizational leadership roles and/or managing complex, multi‑faceted projects is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Top-secret with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the Joint Planning process is desired.