Wargame Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

1d•$86,800 - $198,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe. As a Wargame Analyst, you will help design, plan, execute, and analyze wargames and tabletop exercises that support DoD and interagency decision-making. You'll work directly with clients on-site to translate complex operational and strategic problem sets into scenario-based analytic events, producing insights that influence real-world planning, readiness, and policy. In this role, you'll contribute to end-to-end wargame execution by researching scenarios, shaping design concepts, supporting facilitation, capturing data, and producing clear, actionable analytic products. You'll be part of a team advancing the company's long-standing wargaming practice, collaborating closely with senior wargame designers and mission stakeholders to deliver high-impact results.

Requirements

Experience supporting wargames, tabletop exercises (TTXs), or scenario-based analytic events, including note-taking, client management, facilitation support, or data synthesis
Experience supporting DoD or interagency stakeholders in operational, strategic, or analytic environments
Ability to engage confidently with various stakeholders in fast-paced settings
Ability to conduct independent research, develop materials, and contribute to analytic products with clarity and accuracy
Ability to manage people, delegate tasks, prioritize effectively, and work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to rapidly learn new methodologies, tools, and processes for wargaming and mission analysis
Ability to produce client-ready written products and support end-to-end event documentation
Ability to work on-site and comply with clearance requirements
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with defense planning, operations, readiness assessment, or multi-agency coordination
Experience with the Joint Force
Experience in fast-paced, austere, or multinational environments
Possession of strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead the design, coordination, and execution of wargames and exercises, including scenario research, design documentation, facilitation support, and analytic capture.
Produce high-quality materials such as read-ahead documents, injects, player packets, streaming notes, findings, and after-action reports.
Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into clear analytic insights for senior decision-makers.
Engage directly with clients to understand problem sets, shape objectives, and communicate findings effectively.
Support logistics, coordination, and administrative execution for wargames.
Maintain strong collaboration across internal teams and contribute to a positive team culture.