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.