Wargaming Analyst

Wargaming Analyst

Quantico, VA

The Wargaming Analyst II – CDET serves as a college-level integrator for educational wargaming across the Marine Corps University (MCU) wargaming enterprise. The position translates wargaming capabilities into repeatable, instructionally sound learning experiences that strengthen decision-making, warfighting judgment, and student achievement across resident enlisted professional military education (PME) programs. The Analyst provides expert instruction, curriculum development, facilitation, assessment, and coordination for tabletop/analog and computer-based wargaming activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide expert instruction in wargaming theory, educational wargaming techniques, and wargame facilitation using MCU wargaming training program curriculum, supplemental materials, and products.
• Develop, revise, deliver, and maintain wargaming curriculum and training-related materials, including Faculty Development (FACDEV) instruction in wargaming and wargame facilitation.
• Provide participant training and facilitate a variety of traditional tabletop/board and computer-based wargames in support of MCU educational objectives.
• Design, adapt, test, document, and maintain educational scenarios, decision points, injects, facilitator materials, player guides, rubrics, observation protocols, and after-action review (AAR) products.
• Mentor Marines, Sailors, other service members, interagency personnel, and international military officers in wargaming concepts and associated skills.
• Participate in or conduct wargaming program assessments, including observation, data collection, analysis, AARs, and recommendations for instructional improvement.
• Coordinate with faculty, military personnel, and other stakeholders to plan, prepare, execute, and assess educational wargaming events.
• Deliver clear instructional briefings, presentations, and analytical findings to military audiences and relevant stakeholders.
• Periodically serve as Tournament Director for wargaming events.
• Apply knowledge of Marine Corps doctrine, organizational structure, and planning processes, including the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP), as relevant to educational wargaming.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five to ten (5–10) years of military and/or wargaming experience required.
• Marine Corps background that includes resident or non-resident PME at an Intermediate Level School (ILS), Command and Staff College equivalent, preferred but not required.

CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Significant firsthand experience playing and facilitating a combination of traditional board wargames and computer wargames.
• Foundational knowledge of wargaming concepts and demonstrated ability to instruct and mentor diverse military, interagency, and international audiences.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and teach educational wargaming curriculum, including FACDEV and participant training.
• Ability to develop realistic scenarios, decision points, injects, guides, rubrics, observation protocols, and AAR materials.
• Ability to facilitate events, coordinate stakeholders, document results, and support wargaming program assessments.
• Strong written and oral communication, organization, analytical judgment, and attention to detail.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus.
• Qualification as an authorized company driver is required. All authorized company drivers must have a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record acceptable to the company’s auto insurance provider.

SPECIAL POSITION NOTATIONS

• Travel up to 20 percent of work time may be required.
• Qualification as an authorized company driver is required. All authorized company drivers must have a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to the company's auto insurance provider.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• A Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required for this position.

ANTICIPATED START DATE

• 01 December 2026

ESTIMATED COMPENSATION

• $105,000 - $115,000

This position description outlines the general responsibilities and requirements for the stated position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. The company reserves the right to assign or reassign responsibilities to this position at any time.