MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented WARGAME DESIGNER to join our team in QUANTICO, VA.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Create custom wargame designs that address specific objectives and research questions to inform service level decision and further development activities.
* Incorporate modeling and simulation tools within game design in order to continue advancing the customer towards the future wargaming concept.
* Develop both physical and digital products for wargames to include detailed design documents, rule sets, player guides, maps, tokens and other playing pieces to contribute toward a positive player experience and engagement.
* Facilitate and adjudicate wargames, ensuring they run smoothly and effectively and meet required objectives.
* Collaborate effectively with other wargame designers, developers as a part of a wargame design team to include the game director and lead analyst to create an environment that is conducive in achieving the analytical objectives of the game.
* Provide coordination assistance across various wargaming initiatives as needed to ensure customer satisfaction in every step of the planning process.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of wargame design experience. A total of 10 years' experience without a degree.
* Must be familiar with a wide variety of game mechanics, adjudication methods, and game methodologies.
* The ability to leverage digital wargaming platforms and simulation tools.
* Demonstrated leadership experience with planning and accomplishing designer goals and successfully directing others in this work.
* Proficiency in creating, designing, and delivering professional, aesthetically appealing presentations using Microsoft products (e.g., PowerPoint) for diverse audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Demonstrated experience in leveraging digital wargaming platforms and simulation tools and serving as a trusted advisor, capable of immediate contribution within these environments.
* Prior experience in a military or government contracting environment
Clearance Requirements:
* Must have a current and active TS/SCI clearance.
Physical Requirements:
* Must be able and willing to perform occasional manual labor and warehouse duties, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
* Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Create custom wargame designs that address specific objectives and research questions to inform service level decision and further development activities.
* Incorporate modeling and simulation tools within game design in order to continue advancing the customer towards the future wargaming concept.
* Develop both physical and digital products for wargames to include detailed design documents, rule sets, player guides, maps, tokens and other playing pieces to contribute toward a positive player experience and engagement.
* Facilitate and adjudicate wargames, ensuring they run smoothly and effectively and meet required objectives.
* Collaborate effectively with other wargame designers, developers as a part of a wargame design team to include the game director and lead analyst to create an environment that is conducive in achieving the analytical objectives of the game.
* Provide coordination assistance across various wargaming initiatives as needed to ensure customer satisfaction in every step of the planning process.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of wargame design experience. A total of 10 years' experience without a degree.
* Must be familiar with a wide variety of game mechanics, adjudication methods, and game methodologies.
* The ability to leverage digital wargaming platforms and simulation tools.
* Demonstrated leadership experience with planning and accomplishing designer goals and successfully directing others in this work.
* Proficiency in creating, designing, and delivering professional, aesthetically appealing presentations using Microsoft products (e.g., PowerPoint) for diverse audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Demonstrated experience in leveraging digital wargaming platforms and simulation tools and serving as a trusted advisor, capable of immediate contribution within these environments.
* Prior experience in a military or government contracting environment
Clearance Requirements:
* Must have a current and active TS/SCI clearance.
Physical Requirements:
* Must be able and willing to perform occasional manual labor and warehouse duties, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
* Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Wargame Designer in quantico at Unknown Company
This position is listed as contract and onsite.