Strategic Wargaming Analyst for DoD Planning

C5T Corporation; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Job summary

C5T Corporation, based at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, is seeking a Wargaming Analyst to support USTRANSCOM’s TCJ5/J4. You will design, plan, execute, and assess wargames that inform transportation, logistics, and global force projection across the DoD, collaborating with government stakeholders and contractor teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of joint doctrine, campaign planning, and operational concepts, with a TS clearance or eligibility, and strong analytical and briefing skills.

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 activities.
• Minimum three years of senior staff experience supporting Joint Staff, CCMDs, MAJCOMs, Service Headquarters, or 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.
• United States Citizenship.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

MS Office

US Citizenship

DoD strategic planning

Joint doctrine

Logistics knowledge

Education

Master's degree with related experience

Bachelor's degree with related experience

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

C5T Corporation, based at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, is seeking a Wargaming Analyst to support USTRANSCOM’s TCJ5/J4. You will design, plan, execute, and assess wargames that inform transportation, logistics, and global force projection across the DoD, collaborating with government stakeholders and contractor teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of joint doctrine, campaign planning, and operational concepts, with a TS clearance or eligibility, and strong analytical and briefing skills.