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Description

SAIC is currently seeking a **Wargame Analyst** located **on Ford Island in Oahu, Hawaii** to support the **Pacific Warfighting Center (PWC)** to provide subject matter expertise and analytical support to the design, development, execution, and analysis of internal USINDOPACOM wargames and wargame-informed events.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Lead comprehensive analysis planning and execution for wargames, table-top-exercises, and other similar events, working as part of a team.

• Analysis Planning: Develop and refine Data Collection and Analysis Plans (DCAP) that link player activities to game objectives and research questions.

• Research Development: Formulate research questions derived from game objectives and conduct literature reviews related to game problems, purposes, and objectives.

• Data Collection Design: Create and implement systematic data collection processes including survey questionnaires, interview protocols, move sheet formats, and plenary discussion frameworks to examine defined analytic objectives.

• Team Leadership: Lead and train Data Collection and Analysis Teams, including in-cell data collectors and postgame data analysts.

• Post-Event Analysis: Produce comprehensive game reports and executive briefings, delivering findings and implications to sponsors within established timelines.

• Collaborate with Wargame Designers, sponsors, planners, and SMEs to align game design and analysis objectives with operational requirements.

• Organize, categorize, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to identify patterns, themes, and actionable insights for sponsors.

• Develop in-game and post-game outputs and reports.

• Assists with set-up and provides other products for event support.

• Document lessons learned, archive game data, and contribute to the continuous improvement of wargaming methodologies and scholarship.

• Build event plans and products and works well with others to accomplish wargaming objectives.

• Leads efforts and is a positive influence within the J76 and event support environment.

• Travel throughout Indo-Pacific in support of event execution.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s and two (2)+ years of related experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.

• Experience in designing, developing, and executing comprehensive data collection and analysis plans for complex analytical projects.

• Demonstrated expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

• Proven ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior decision-makers.

• Experience with analytical software tools and data management systems.

• Demonstrated knowledge of military operations; preferably in the Indo-Pacfic.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Must have a current Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

• Must be a current US Citizen.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2511301

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