Wargaming Instructor
About The Position
BAE Systems is seeking a Wargaming Instructor to support an international training program. The instructor will work with engineers, wargamers, training developers, and modeling and simulation experts to deliver an integrated technical training solution to a foreign military customer. The role involves classroom instruction, wargaming, and military training, with preparatory work sessions in Dulles, Virginia, and significant international travel. The instructor will learn and become proficient in course materials and modeling and simulation software, teach manual/tabletop and computer-assisted wargaming, evaluate students, and provide feedback to the training development team. The role also supports course development, wargame scenario play-tests, and training system acceptance testing. International travel is expected for 6 or more weeks per quarter, beginning in the fourth quarter of 2027.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Military Science, History, Political Science, or a related field.
- 10 or more years of professional experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in military instruction, wargaming, and training delivery.
- Experience with wargaming planning, application, and execution.
- Experience with manual/tabletop wargaming.
- Experience with computer-assisted wargaming.
- Professional military instruction experience.
- Experience with modeling and simulation for military end-users.
- Knowledge of multi-domain, campaign-level combat models.
- Briefing and presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with military customers in training, education, wargaming, exercises, and planning.
- Military instructor certification.
- Cultural experience working in the Middle East.
Responsibilities
- Learn and become an expert on wargaming course materials and modeling and simulation software.
- Instruct students in wargaming using manual/tabletop games and computer-assisted wargame systems.
- Evaluate students’ progress throughout the course.
- Provide feedback to the training development team on course materials.
- Support training course development.
- Support play-testing of wargame scenarios.
- Support training system acceptance testing.
- Travel internationally for 6 or more weeks per quarter, beginning in the fourth quarter of 2027.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Applicable federal and state sick leave
- Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
