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We are looking for a wargame developer at Quantico Virginia. If you have US citizenship (or a green card), a Secret clearance, and are in any way interested, please read the below, and PM me with any questions. 

Bil

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:

  • 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
Must have experience with Model & Simulation tools
Must have more than 12 years of related work experience
•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

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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression. To see Inspired Work in action, visit www.baesystems.com and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/baesystemsintel.
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30 minutes ago, Bil Hardenberger said:

in support of a government contract for wargaming

Very interesting Bil.  I suppose you'd have to shoot me if you told me anything more about this?

Anyway, I obviously can't apply, being an 'alien'.  And not having the required skill-set would not help either.

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