Wargame Analyst: Strategic Exercise Designer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Wargame Analyst to help design, plan, execute, and analyze wargames and tabletop exercises that support DoD and interagency decision-making. You will work on-site with clients, translating complex problems into scenario-based analytic events and delivering actionable insights to senior leaders.

The role requires DoD experience, Top Secret clearance, and the ability to collaborate across teams while producing client-ready analyses and documents.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting wargames, tabletop exercises (TTXs), or scenario-based analytic events.
• Experience supporting DoD or interagency stakeholders in operational, strategic, or analytic environments.
• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders in fast-paced settings.
• Ability to conduct independent research, develop materials, and contribute to analytic products with clarity and accuracy.
• Ability to manage people, delegate tasks, prioritize effectively, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to rapidly learn new methodologies, tools, and processes for wargaming and mission analysis.
• Ability to produce client-ready written products and support end-to-end event documentation.
• Ability to work on-site and comply with clearance requirements.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, coordination, and execution of wargames and exercises, including scenario research and design documentation.
• Produce high-quality materials such as read-ahead documents, injects, player packets, and after-action reports.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into clear analytic insights for senior decision-makers.
• Engage directly with clients to understand objectives and communicate findings effectively.
• Support logistics, coordination, and administrative execution for wargames.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-impact results.

Skills

Wargaming experience

DoD/stakeholder engagement

Client management

Analytic writing

Independent research

People management

Fast learning

Event documentation

On-site work

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Wargame Analyst to help design, plan, execute, and analyze wargames and tabletop exercises that support DoD and interagency decision-making. You will work on-site with clients, translating complex problems into scenario-based analytic events and delivering actionable insights to senior leaders.

The role requires DoD experience, Top Secret clearance, and the ability to collaborate across teams while producing client-ready analyses and documents.