Space Operations Wargaming Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Prevailance•Vandenberg SFB, CA

About The Position

This position is contingent upon contract award. Multiple positions available. The Space Operations Wargaming SME is responsible for designing, developing, executing, and assessing wargaming scenarios and exercise events that replicate realistic operational environments. This role ensures students/trainees are prepared to operate in contested, degraded, and operationally limited (CDO) space environments.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years in executing military wargames
Expert knowledge of basic game designs
Demonstrated knowledge in building playable but accurate games for space systems
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide graphical representation and abstraction of space movement and maneuvering
Ability to integrate space capabilities into the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and Exercise Life Cycle
Knowledge of Tabletop Seminar, Role-Based Tabletop Simulation, and Distributed Operations Simulation
Demonstrated ability to conduct problem-solving and adaptability to dynamic space operational environments
Ability to analyze complex technical content and translate it into clear, sequenced instruction aligned to performance objectives.
Ability to communicate technical details to military operational and planning audience
Skill in using distributed training systems, simulator platforms, and computer-based training (CBT) tools

Nice To Haves

Minimum of five (5) years in U.S. military Space Operations as military member or civilian
Deep understanding of space domain operations, including satellite communications, space surveillance, and space-based sensors
Experience in conducting operational or tactical games on US Space Operations to include the nine (9) mission areas
Experience in modeling and simulating orbital mechanics and space flight
Experience in designing scenarios linking space operations to public policy, cyber, acquisition, and strategic defense
Experience in facilitating entry level wargames
Experience developing threat scenarios using intelligence community products and red team methodologies
Bachelors degree or Certificate in Wargaming from a military affiliated institution desired

Responsibilities

Create and facilitate space operations capstone level wargame in support of 9 mission areas: Orbital Warfare, Space Electromagnetic Warfare, Cyber Warfare, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR), Missile Warning/Missile Defense, C2-CSpOC, C2-NSDC, and Space Domain Awareness (SDA)
Create operationally realistic injects, vignettes, and adversarial conditions that challenge student decision-making in space domain operations
Execute tabletop exercises, simulation-based wargames, and live-virtual-constructive (LVC) environments
Manage wargaming events from concept through after-action review (AAR), ensuring fidelity to real-world USSF operational doctrine and TTPs
Develop and maintain wargaming training materials including scenario packages, red team playbooks, facilitator guides, and student assessments
Align wargaming objectives with training standards, and Joint doctrine
Incorporate lessons learned from operational space units, exercise programs and allied/partner training events
Maintain all exercise documentation in the curriculum management system in accordance with training standards
Collaborate with course directors, curriculum developers, and subject matter experts to integrate wargaming into formal training pipelines
Assess and update wargaming curricula on a recurring basis to reflect changes in adversary capabilities, doctrine, and emerging space threats
Support integration of classified operational data and intelligence products into unclassified/classified training scenarios as appropriate
Coordinate with higher headquarters, services, and allied partners for joint and combined wargaming opportunities.
Support USSF-wide wargaming initiatives and other designated exercises as required
Interface with the National Security Space Institute (NSSI), Space Delta training elements, and other USSF training entities to synchronize wargaming efforts
Maintain documentation of all wargaming events, scenario libraries, and student performance records