Military Wargame Designer (NATO)

Key Responsibilities

• Define wargame purpose, theme, objectives, and research questions in collaboration with sponsors and game directors.
• Scope number of participants, time constraints, and other key constraints of wargame design.
• Conduct research on existing wargames, relevant mechanics, professional literature, and doctrine to inform game design.
• Develop core rules and mechanics for the wargame, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Design and create necessary game components, including:
• Maps and game boards
• Markers and pieces
• Adjudication tools and rules
• Digital or physical gameplay components
• Collaborate with analysts, scenario developers, and game directors throughout the process.
• Conduct playtesting and refinement of mechanics and rules before execution.
• Prepare and present detailed design and development briefs to key stakeholders.
• Assist with facilitation of wargame execution when required.
• Support additional wargame-related tasks as assigned by the game director or COTR.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must-Have: (SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED)
• 4-Year University degree in a relevant discipline
• 5 years of experience in professional wargame design/development at the military strategic and operational level across Diplomatic, Information, Military, and Economic (DIME) domains
• Experience applying wargaming techniques to solve analytic problems (5-10 years)
• Proven track record of delivering successful wargaming projects
• NATO member country nationality
• NATO Secret Security Clearance or national equivalent
• Proficiency in English (STANAG 6001 SLP 4444 or equivalent)
• Experience working with multinational teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, collaborative software, and Microsoft Visio
  
  

Nice-to-Have

• Familiarity with NATO operations and structure
• Advanced knowledge of wargaming methodologies and strategic planning
  
  

Skills: design,wargame development,mechanics,playtesting and refinement,maps and game boards,physical gameplay components,nato,microsoft,military,collaborative software,wargaming,team collaboration,analytical problem solving,research skills,wargame design,wargaming techniques,playtesting,microsoft office suite,project management,microsoft visio,dime,game mechanics