Strategic Wargaming Analyst for DoD Planning

C5T Corporation; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Supplemental benefits including life,?

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

10 paid holidays

Paid Time Off aligned with mission

Job summary

C5T Corporation is seeking a Wargaming Analyst to support USTRANSCOM’s strategic plans and JDDE operations. This on-site role at Scott Air Force Base involves designing, coordinating, executing, and assessing wargames that inform logistics and global mobility decisions.

The candidate collaborates with senior military leaders and interagency partners to ensure wargaming outcomes align with DoD priorities, doctrine, and operational concepts. U.S. government clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with four years of related experience or Bachelor's with six years of related experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI access.
• Experience supporting DoD, Combatant Command, Joint Staff, or Service-level strategic planning.
• Minimum three years of senior staff experience supporting Joint Staff/CCMD/MAJCOM/Service HQ/Defense Agencies.
• Strong understanding of joint doctrine, operational planning, logistics, transportation, supply chain management, or strategy development.
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, execute, and assess USTRANSCOM-led wargames supporting strategic planning and operational readiness.
• Develop wargame objectives, scenarios, end states, and documentation aligned with mission requirements.
• Facilitate wargame design sessions with government stakeholders, military planners, and SMEs.
• Prepare participants with briefings, scenario context, and operational guidance for realistic gameplay.
• Produce after-action reports, findings, recommendations, and analytical products for decision-making.
• Ensure JDDE equities are represented during Joint, Combatant Command, Service, and DoD wargames.
• Apply joint doctrine, campaign planning, strategy development, logistics, and operational concepts throughout the lifecycle.
• Support leadership with analysis, briefings, and recommendations on wargame outcomes.
• Coordinate with government and external partners to integrate transportation and global mobility considerations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of wargaming methodologies and planning processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

C5T Corporation is seeking a Wargaming Analyst to support USTRANSCOM’s strategic plans and JDDE operations. This on-site role at Scott Air Force Base involves designing, coordinating, executing, and assessing wargames that inform logistics and global mobility decisions.

The candidate collaborates with senior military leaders and interagency partners to ensure wargaming outcomes align with DoD priorities, doctrine, and operational concepts. U.S. government clearance is required.