Wargaming Designer

The DCS Air & Space Technology (AST) Sector is seeking a Wargaming Designer to support HQ USAF at Joint Base Andrews or the national capital region. Are you interested in working in a high-tech company on cutting edge technology to help solve national security problems? Do you want to be challenged every day supporting world class research and development? If so, DCS may be the place for you! DCS is an employee-owned organization known for creating agile technology solutions across the U.S. Defense, Aerospace, Human Factors, and Security markets.

Our team is developing a title 10 wargame and requires a deputy red lead to support HQ USAF wargames before, during, and after wargame execution. Collaborate with HQ USAF in designing, planning, and developing wargames from a red leader point of view. Assist the team in analyzing and developing red TTPs to ensure a strong adversary representation. Each wargame will have several workshops with approximately 50-200 people followed by a capstone execution biennially. Between each capstone wargame will comprise of smaller events to help refine the capstone wargames.

Essential Job Functions:

Principal Red operations facilitator, assists Red lead and planning team.

Conducts open source and classified research and analysis related to adversary tactics, techniques and procedures to ensure operationally sound enemy presentation.

Provides leadership, management, and direction IAW the Joint Planning Process to ensure coherent Red plans that meet game objectives.

Organizes, manages, and facilitates Red wargame participants to achieve game objectives.

Manages Red data collection during wargame events.

Manages Red post-game analysis and drafting of wargame reports.

Assists in data management; coordinates Red force structures and order of battle, and ensures accurate representation in the appropriate systems.

Contributes to development and execution of wargame design, objectives, and analysis plans to include Wargame scenarios, force structures and order of battle, and manning.

Supports development and dissemination of post-game outcomes for senior leaders and stakeholders.

Participates in non-AF Wargaming wargames if directed.

Assists in accomplishing staff taskings/actions as directed.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required

At least a Graduate degree with a minimum of 14 years in an Air Force operational unit (squadron or group level).

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information: Active security clearance, Top Secret/SCI eligible or higher.

At least 2 years above the Wing level (i.e. CCMD, MAJCOM, AOC, etc.).

In addition, 2 years of experience in wargaming, concept development, operational planning, and/or strategic assessments.

Experience in and working knowledge of the Joint Planning process.

Documented experience in leading mission planning cells.

Ability to travel as needed.

Desired Skills:

Experience in adversary operations, Advanced Study Group or Weapons School graduate.

Knowledge of GameNet Wargame Information Environment (WIE).