Senior Wargame Developer

$122,870 - $208,890/Yr

Disability Solutions - Quantico, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Quantico, VA

5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

The Wargame Developer at BAE Systems plays a crucial role in supporting government contracts for wargaming. This full-time, on-site position in Quantico, VA, involves collaborating with a team of Action Officers, Designers, and Analysts to design and develop wargames. The developer is responsible for researching and producing scenarios, as well as fully developing the mechanics of both manual and computer-assisted wargames.

Responsibilities

• 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 reference materials.
• Developing, operating, maintaining, and archiving simulations databases in support of wargames and events, using government-provided M&S tools.
• Troubleshooting issues with input, retrieval, or modification of simulations databases.
• Testing M&S, terrain data, and scripts.
• Operating M&S tools during wargame execution.
• Developing a Program of Instruction for M&S tools.
• Providing operator training and over-the-shoulder training to government players.
• Providing data for government and other contractor analysts.

Requirements

• Over 12 years of experience in a related field.
• Must have a current and active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in wargaming.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Department of Defense M&S.
• Background and understanding of military operations and future concepts, especially for the Marine Corps.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and applicable federal and state sick leave.