Part-Time Wargaming Support, TS/SCI

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.

• 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.