Wargame Developer
- Full-Time
- Quantico, VA
- BAE Systems
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools and skills they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community, driven to improve our future, protect our freedom – and what matters.
We are seeking a Wargame Developer in support of a government contract for wargaming. Position located in Quantico, VA.
Responsibilities include:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems Intelligence & Security, based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. That’s BAE Systems. That’s Inspired Work.
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We are seeking a Wargame Developer in support of a government contract for wargaming. Position located in Quantico, VA.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting research and developing wargame scenario products, including orders of battle, Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace, and system capabilities
- Assisting Game Designers by developing, adapting, and refining wargame mechanics and rules
- Developing and producing wargame components, including physical maps, unit tokens, and references materials
- Developing, operating, maintaining, and archiving simulations databases in support of wargames and events, with government-provided Model & Simulation tools
- Troubleshooting issues with input, retrieval, or modification of simulations databases
- Test M&S, terrain data, and scripts
- Operate M&S tools during wargame execution
- Develop a Program of Instruction for M&S tools
- Using the developed Program of Instruction, provide operator training and over the shoulder training to government players
- Provide data for government and other contractor analysts
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Qualified candidates must have a current and active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
- BA/BS in related field
- Ability to work in collaborative team/staff environments
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of military affairs and/or foreign policy.
- MS Office, especially ability to build professional PowerPoint presentations
- Must have experience with Model & Simulation tools
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience in wargaming
- Experience in Department of Defense M&S
- Background and understanding of military operations and future concepts, especially for the Marine Corps.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems Intelligence & Security, based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. That’s BAE Systems. That’s Inspired Work.