Wargame Analyst

Responsibilities

SPA seeks a skilled and passionate Wargaming Analyst to drive impactful analysis and strategic insights within dynamic, high-stakes environments. This role leads the end-to-end design, planning, and execution of complex wargames, workshops, and other advanced analytic events for a portfolio of government clients. The candidate will operate with cross-functional, high-performance teams contributing directly to critical decision-making processes.

Lead critical components of the wargame and analytic event development process, including design, development, execution, and analysis. Serve as a wargame director and project lead and effectively manage scope, schedule, and performance to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Conduct comprehensive research and analysis to inform design, generate actionable insights, and validate findings. Develop and deliver compelling analytic products, reports, and high-impact briefings to senior decision-makers and stakeholders in the DoW and across government.

Mentor and educate junior analysts on wargaming approaches, analytic techniques, and best practices. Cultivate strong working relationships with government clients, serving as a point-of-contact and trusted advisor.

Requirements

This role is suited to a proactive and adaptable professional who can skillfully navigate a dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and complex projects concurrently under demanding timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• 7+ years of professional experience leading and executing complex analytic events including wargames, workshops, and experiments.
• Demonstrated leadership in the full lifecycle of analytic wargame design, development, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Proven ability to deliver impactful analytic reports and briefings for senior decision-makers.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with a track record of presenting complex findings to high-level audiences.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments, and proven ability to lead projects and work collaboratively with teams.
• Able to report to the Pentagon and Mark Center up to full-time based upon client needs.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects or programs.
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative analytic methods (operations research, modeling & simulation, data analytics, etc.).
• Experience mentoring junior analysts and developing/implementing curriculum for wargaming and other analytic techniques.
• Deep understanding of military doctrine, operations, and strategic challenges across multiple domains.
• Experience assessing the operational effectiveness and strategic implications of conceptual emerging systems and technologies.