Part-Time Wargaming Support, TS/SCI

About the role

Candidates sought to provide Wargaming SETA support. The successful candidate will support the DARPA program manager by overseeing the development, planning, execution, and analysis of the program's end-of-phase wargame. The ideal candidate will lead a multi-functional team of government, technical contractors (SETA, etc), and performers to establish key metrics for evaluating program capabilities against realistic threat scenarios.

Requirements

• Candidate needs at least 2 years of experience developing and executing war games
• Level of effort will be up to 50%, with initial planning intended to be closer to 25%
• On-site support is required.
• Current TS Clearance is required. With SCI preferred.
• 4-year Bachelor's Degree
• Position Responsibilities .
• Oversee the development, planning, execution, and analysis of the program's end-of-Phase wargame
• Lead a multi-functional team of government, technical contractors (SETA, etc), and performers to establish key metrics for evaluating program capabilities against realistic threat scenarios
• Interface with the independent government team to collect and incorporate relevant intelligence data to inform red team capabilities and actions; including codification of capabilities into qualitative and/or quantitative effects for wargaming, modeling, and simulation activities
• Interface with performers to codify their developed capabilities into qualitative and/or quantitative effects for wargaming, modeling, and simulation activities
• Document and codify the wargaming process to inform future iterations
• Follow related DOW activities and incorporate lessons learned (may include periodic travel).
• Desired capabilities and characteristics :
• Prior experience working on programs at DARPA as a technical and program management support contractor
• Knowledge of DARPA processes and procedures
• Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar areas needed to broadly support program goals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills - both written (to include PowerPoint) and oral
• Self-starter who is willing to both take the lead and provide support in a team role in a complex, fast-paced, cross-disciplinary work environment
• Strong organization skills with the ability to multitask and respond to quick turnaround requests
• Flexible and readily adaptable to changing responsibilities
• Evaluate and guide technical reports, briefings, meetings, and other performer communications
• Willingness to engage stakeholders and collaborators across the various DoW agencies and services
• Shape and oversee early operational analysis
• Prepare DARPA work products, including presentations and reports
• Hourly range for the position is $70-$120/hr. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge.

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