Norfolk, VA, USA | Full Time WARGAME ANALYST DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products. POSITION OVERVIEW The Wargame Analyst is responsible for developing and executing the Data Collection and Analysis Plan (DCAP) to ensure wargame data aligns with design objectives and research questions. This includes capturing qualitative and quantitative data during gameplay, validating its accuracy, and transforming it into actionable insights. The role involves close coordination with designers and scenario teams, leading analyst meetings, and producing interim and final analytical reports. The analyst also supports after-action reviews and contributes findings to final wargame documentation. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: + Develop or support the creation of the Data Collection and Analysis Plan (DCAP), ensuring it is tightly coordinated with the wargame design and scenario objectives. The DCAP shall include: a. Key problem statement and issues b. Research questions and sub-questions c. Essential elements of analysis and measures of merit d. Collection schedules tied to gameplay e. Methods for qualitative and quantitative data capture f. Plans for transforming data into wargame analytical reports + Organize and conduct daily analyst coordination meetings during wargames, ensuring comprehensive data collection aligned with the DCAP. + Actively collect data during wargames assigned, ensuring objectivity and accuracy, while also observing player decision-making processes and group dynamics. + Evaluate and validate data quality, independently cross-check insights from multiple sources. + Produce interim and final analytical reports in line with the DCAP, integrating observations from scenario execution, player actions, and adjudicated outcomes. + Participate in scenario, design, and event planning meetings to ensure analytical requirements are embedded in all aspects of wargame preparation and execution. + Contribute to after-action reviews, providing insights on the analytical process and supporting the identification of lessons learned. + Contribute to drafting sections of final wargame reports and any additional documentation required, incorporating analytical findings, scenario insights, and lessons identified, as directed by the COTR. + Undertake other analysis-related or wargame support tasks within the scope of this contract as assigned by the COTR. Required Qualifications: + Nationality of one of the NATO member countries. + 4-Year University baccalaureate degree in mathematics, analysis, or related field. + Demonstrated professional experience in wargame or operational experimentation analysis in the past five (5) years, preferably within multinational, military, or joint/combined environments. + Demonstrated ability to develop or execute data collection and analysis plans (DCAP) for complex events. + Demonstrated experience producing analytical reports and delivering briefings on insights and outcomes to senior audiences. + Demonstrated experience working in multinational teams. + Demonstrated stakeholder coordination experience. + NATO Secret Security Clearance or national equivalent. + Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (SLP 4444) or equivalent. + Demonstrated proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Tool suite and collaborative platforms. + Demonstrated experience supporting data collection and analysis for NATO wargames at the operational or strategic level. + Demonstrated experience preparing final analytical reports, contributing to after-action reviews, or writing analytical annexes to wargame reports. DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations. DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies. 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