Wargame Designer

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.