Wargaming Analyst Security Clearance

Title:

Wargaming Analyst

Location:

Scott AFB, IL

Clearance:
Top Secret

The Opportunity This role works directly with Department of Defense stakeholders, combatant command planners, joint staff representatives, military leadership, and interagency partners supporting mission-critical strategic planning and operational readiness. It is an opportunity to shape Joint Force decision-making by designing, planning, executing, and assessing wargames that inform transportation, logistics, and global force projection across the Department of Defense. Work is primarily performed on-site at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, supporting government and contractor teams in mission-focused environments.

Location:

Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Work will primarily take place in government work spaces with limited telework based on mission requirements.

• 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 by providing briefings, scenario context, and operational guidance to ensure realistic and effective gameplay.
• Produce after-action reports, findings, recommendations, and analytical products that support decision-making and future planning.
• Ensure USTRANSCOM and Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE) equities are represented during Joint, Combatant Command, Service, and Department of Defense wargames.
• Apply knowledge of joint doctrine, campaign planning, strategy development, logistics, and operational concepts throughout the wargaming lifecycle.
• Support senior leadership by providing analysis, briefings, and recommendations related to wargame outcomes and strategic initiatives.
• 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, planning processes, and operational best practices.

• Master's degree with four years of related experience, or Bachelor's degree with six years of related experience. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Combatant Command, Joint Staff, or Service-level strategic planning activities.
• Minimum three years of senior staff experience supporting Joint Staff, Combatant Commands (CCMD), Major Commands (MAJCOM), 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.

• Experience Designing, Planning, Or Executing Military Wargames.
• Experience supporting major military exercises or operational planning events.
• Knowledge of Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE) operations.

• Familiarity with Joint Capability Development, concept development, governance, and force planning processes.
• Experience developing executive-level briefings and analytical reports for senior military leadership.