Janus Research Group
Future Warfare Wargame Designer
Janus Research Group, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.
JANUS Research is hiring a Full-Time
Future Warfare Wargame Designer
position supporting the Army Wargaming Branch of Army Futures Command, Futures and Concept Center, Future Warfare Division (FWD). Analysts participate in FWD's Future Study Program (FSP) events throughout the study year conducting collection and analysis of observations for an operational level wargame set in 2040.
Responsibilities:
Lead and participate in deep future wargaming events from planning to post-execution.Work with customer to define game objectives and identify a commercial or custom build a game structure or framework which best addresses them.Demonstrated experience in creating and executing original tabletop boardgames/wargames for emerging wargame requirements.Plan and execute required wargame support, develop clear and concise written products, and present wargame materials to warfighters in support of wargame objectives.Create written and other products for game participants, such as scenarios, background information, role descriptions, and game rules.Lead training of wargame participants on wargame rules and processes during wargames and Table Top Exercise (TTX) events.Apply wargame rules and methods to determine outcomes of participant actions within games.Support methodology to build and execute a data collection and analysis plan and assist analysts to generate post-game reporting based on data collected.Conducts event set-up and tear-down.Other duties as directed by program managerQualifications:
Active Secret security clearanceBachelor's degree and 5+ years designing, developing, testing, executing, and analyzing wargame processes and demonstrated knowledge of military operations.Able to travel 6-9 weeks a year spread across 2-4 wargame eventsPreferred Experience :
Game design degree10+ years playing table-top boardgames/wargamesMilitary leadership positions, experience briefing Senior Government and Flag-OfficersExperience facilitating Seminar/Matrix style wargamesExperience with Operational Wargame System (OWS).
Salary: $80,000
JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a
Great Place to Work ™
JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.
JANUS Research Group participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
JANUS Research is hiring a Full-Time
Future Warfare Wargame Designer
position supporting the Army Wargaming Branch of Army Futures Command, Futures and Concept Center, Future Warfare Division (FWD). Analysts participate in FWD's Future Study Program (FSP) events throughout the study year conducting collection and analysis of observations for an operational level wargame set in 2040.
Responsibilities:
Lead and participate in deep future wargaming events from planning to post-execution.Work with customer to define game objectives and identify a commercial or custom build a game structure or framework which best addresses them.Demonstrated experience in creating and executing original tabletop boardgames/wargames for emerging wargame requirements.Plan and execute required wargame support, develop clear and concise written products, and present wargame materials to warfighters in support of wargame objectives.Create written and other products for game participants, such as scenarios, background information, role descriptions, and game rules.Lead training of wargame participants on wargame rules and processes during wargames and Table Top Exercise (TTX) events.Apply wargame rules and methods to determine outcomes of participant actions within games.Support methodology to build and execute a data collection and analysis plan and assist analysts to generate post-game reporting based on data collected.Conducts event set-up and tear-down.Other duties as directed by program managerQualifications:
Active Secret security clearanceBachelor's degree and 5+ years designing, developing, testing, executing, and analyzing wargame processes and demonstrated knowledge of military operations.Able to travel 6-9 weeks a year spread across 2-4 wargame eventsPreferred Experience :
Game design degree10+ years playing table-top boardgames/wargamesMilitary leadership positions, experience briefing Senior Government and Flag-OfficersExperience facilitating Seminar/Matrix style wargamesExperience with Operational Wargame System (OWS).
Salary: $80,000
JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a
Great Place to Work ™
JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.
JANUS Research Group participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
E-Verify
JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.