Wargame Designer Job at ManTech, Quantico, VA

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  • ManTech
  • Quantico, VA

Job Description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Wargame Designer to join our team in Quantico, Va.  

 

This role is pivotal for shaping the future for our Marine Corps customer, driving the transition towards advanced digital wargaming environments, and leveraging cutting-edge modeling and simulation (M&S) capabilities. 

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.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate with minimal supervision, act as a self-starter, and thrive in a diverse work environment comprising government civilians, contractors, and military personnel.
  • Proficiency in creating, designing, and delivering professional, aesthetically appealing presentations using Microsoft products (e.g., PowerPoint) for diverse audiences. 
  • Must possess exceptional teamwork and interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in effectively collaborating cross functionally and fostering a strong team-player ethos. 

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:

  • This position required an active / current TS/SCI clearance (In DISS)

Physical Requirements:

  • This position requires exceptional public speaking skills with the ability to deliver engaging presentations and coordinate with others in an open forum environment to include planning conferences, play tests and other game development forums. 
  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which will include delivering presentations.

Job Tags

Civilian Contractor, Full time, Work at office, Immediate start,

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