Senior Wargame Developer

$122,870 - $208,890/Yr

BAE Systems - Quantico, VA

Full-time - Senior

Quantico, VA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior 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, which may be manual or computer-assisted. The Developer is responsible for researching and producing scenarios, developing game mechanics, and ensuring the effective execution of 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 references materials
• Developing, operating, maintaining, and archiving simulations databases in support of wargames and events, with 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
• Must have a current and active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
• BA/BS in 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
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards