Wargaming Analyst III

Web Business Solutions Inc; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Web Business Solutions Inc is seeking a Wargaming Analyst to deliver education, training, and wargame facilitation for the Marine Corps University. The role includes curriculum development, instruction, and maintenance of wargaming materials in support of MCU programs.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with traditional board and computer wargames, a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), and a Secret clearance. The position is based at Quantico, VA as a full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Strategic Studies, Military Studies, National Security, International Relations, or related field preferred.
• Significant first-hand experience in playing and facilitating traditional board wargames and computer wargames.
• Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• The Wargaming Analyst shall deliver education, training, planning, advising, research, and wargame facilitation services to MCU.
• The Analyst will develop and maintain curriculum and instruct training-related tasks, including FACDEV materials on Wargaming and Wargame Facilitation.
• Deliver instruction using MCU’s Wargaming training program curriculum, supplemental materials, and products.
• Participate in or conduct wargaming program assessments or assessment activities.

Job description

*Full time position*Job purposeWBSI is seeking qualified candidates to deliver education, training, planning, advising, research, and wargame facilitation services across various knowledge domains. These domains encompass wargaming, threat capabilities, joint warfighting, multimedia, and information technology services for the Marine Corps University (MCU).Duties and responsibilitiesThe Wargaming Analyst shall possess the capability to provide expert instruction on wargaming theory, educational wargaming techniques, and on wargame facilitation.The Analyst shall have the ability to both develop curriculum and instruct training-related tasks.In order to mentor Marines, Sailors, other service members, Interagency, and International Military Officers or create, revise, and update these materials, the Wargaming Analyst requires a foundational knowledge of wargaming concepts and associated skills.The Wargaming Analyst shall possess the capability to participate in or conduct wargaming program assessments or assessment activities.The candidate shall possess the capability to deliver periods of instruction using MCU’s Wargaming training program curriculum, supplemental materials, and products.The Wargaming Analyst shall provide training curriculum development and maintenance services for Faculty Development (FACDEV) on Wargaming and Wargame Facilitation.The Wargaming Analyst shall provide training curriculum development and maintenance services for participant training in various Tabletop Wargames.The Wargaming Analyst shall provide training curriculum development and maintenance services for participant training in various Computer Wargames.Content development and delivery may involve the creation of new material or the revision and updating of existing material.Qualifications and ExperienceThe Wargaming Analyst shall possess significant first-hand experience in playing and facilitating a combination of traditional board wargames and computer wargames.EducationWargaming Analysts shall at a minimum possess a Bachelor’s degreeA Master’s degree in Strategic Studies, Military Studies, National Security, International Relations, or other related field is preferred.A Marine Corps background that includes resident or non-resident PME courses at an Intermediate Level School (ILS) (Command & Staff College equivalent) is preferred, but not required.Clearance:Secret security clearance is required.