HQ Usaf Wargame Lead Blue Facilitator

Activity Supported:

USAF wargaming consists of multiple nested events that build upon each other in the study of force posture and design to achieve CSAF objectives. Each wargame consists of multiple task, functional, and cross-functional specific workshops, joint and combined operational planning events, table-top exercises, vignette driven explorations, and strategic forums. Each Title 10 wargame consists of at least six one-week workshops each comprising approximately 50-200 people, six additional one-week events comprising 20-50 people, and a two-week Capstone execution event typically consisting of up to 400 participants. Title 10 wargame campaign cycles operate on a biennial basis. Planning and execution for individual games generally takes 9-12 months, with approximately one large wargame per year. The large wargame series executes concurrently with smaller events and wargames as directed by the AF/A5/7 which may require contractor support. An example of a Title 10 wargame is Global Engagement.

Job Description:

• Supports HQ USAF wargames before, during, and after wargame execution.

• Engages with USAF and extra-USAF organizations in designing, planning, developing, recruiting players, facilitating execution, adjudicating game turns/moves, assessing outcomes, conducting post-game analysis, and developing wargame reports and briefing materials.

• Primary point of contact for Blue (in-game Coalition) and Green (other allies/partners/host nation(s)) planning team(s)

• Organizes and oversees Blue and Green facilitation team in support of game lead

• Creates, maintains, updates applicable documents and templates

• Facilitates wargame participation to achieve game objectives

• Conducts open source and classified research and analysis related to Air Force strategy and concept development, strategy implementation, and participation in defense strategy review

• Contributes to development and execution of wargame design, objective, and analysis plans

• Assists in data management and coordination of Blue and Green force structures and orders of battle, and their accurate representation in the appropriate game systems

• Drafts wargame products to support Joint Planning

• Contributes domain or functional subject matter expertise to wargame planners and staff

• Contributes to data collection during wargame events

• Conducts post-game analysis and provides input to wargame reports

• Supports development and dissemination of post-game outcomes for senior leaders and stakeholders

• Participates in non-AF Wargaming wargames if directed

• Assists in accomplishing staff taskings/actions as directed

• Supports the design of wargames to meet a variety of purposes and objectives.

• Analyzes, interprets, and prepares briefings on operational concepts, military strategy, and doctrine as they pertain to wargaming design and objectives.

• Engages with USAF and extra-USAF partners to recruit participants and contributions to the Blue, Red, Adjudication, Assessment, and Control teams.

• Prepares reports, talking papers, and related material regarding the wargames, to include briefings, documents and presentations to senior AF and DoD leadership.

• Supports the development and tailoring of wargame scenarios and vignettes.

• Builds wargame specific documents (such as wargame orders, tasking directives, and calling messages).

• Provides and maintaining a high level of subject-matter expertise for wargame support, participation, adjudication, facilitation, and analysis.

• Participates in mission-partner wargames and workshops as required to provide subject matter expertise and stay apprised of activities in the military wargaming community.

• Provides technical and analytical expertise and support to investigate, analyze, and assess existing and emerging AF roles, missions, and capabilities, and those of sister-Services and Combatant Commands, for wargame design, objective analysis/assessment, manning, execution, and adjudication of gameplay; and to evaluate options for future AF force design and posture.

• Aids Government personnel in engaging and integrating analytical organizations both internal and external to AF Futures and HQ USAF in wargames to develop and execute an objectives analysis plan.

Required Skills/Education/Years of Experience:

• Shall possess a graduate degree with a minimum of 14 years in an Air Force operational unit (squadron or group level) with at least 2 years above the Wing level (i.e. Combatant Command (CCMD), Major Command (MAJCOM), Air Operations Center, etc.).

• In addition, 2 years of experience in wargaming, concept development, operational planning, and/or strategic assessments.

• Documented experience in and working knowledge of the Joint Planning process is required.

• Documented experience in leading mission planning cells is required.

• Advanced Study Group or Weapons School graduate is highly desired.

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Travel: Yes

Security Clearance Required: TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI) eligible security clearance is mandatory.

Position Type: Full Time

Work Location: The primary duty location is Joint Base Andrews, MD. Occasional work presence will be required at AF Futures spaces at the Pentagon, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, or elsewhere in the NCR, as mission requirements dictate.

Agency submissions are not being accepted at this time.

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Sumaria is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sumaria is a Full Lifecycle Engineering, Technical Services and Professional Solutions company in support of the Warfighter, supporting modernization, high end services and next generation capabilities in contested domains. Sumaria has been a trusted partner to U. S. Department of Defense for more than 40 years, providing Lifecycle Systems Engineering, Advisory & Analysis/SETA, C5ISR and Enterprise Information Technology solutions. With expertise to lead, insight to deliver and commitment to succeed; we staff each mission with a carefully selected team of seasoned professionals. Were Headquartered in Peabody, MA, and have regional offices across the nation.

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