Game Designer

As a game designer, you're excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you're fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open new opportunities. As a data scientist at Booz Allen, you can help turn these complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges. Across private and public sectors from fraud detection to cancer research, to national intelligence, we need you to help find the answers in the data.

Do you have experience in Simulation systems?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, or data mining

• Experience in Modeling and Simulation environments and with game design
• Experience with scripting or automation using the C++ programming language
• Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses, visualization of targeted data sources, and solutions to complex problems
• Experience with commercial tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management, Discourse, Overleaf, GitLab, GitLab Runners, Jenkins, Artifactory, SonarQube, Ansys products, Teamwork Cloud, MATLAB, Fortify, McAfee ePO, Splunk, or Nessus
• Ability to communicate succinctly at the strategic-level to senior leaders while maintaining technical credibility under scrutiny
• Ability to participate in code reviews, brainstorming sessions, and team meetings, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transform requirements into technical solutions
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED and 8+ years of experience in game design or development, or Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in game design or development

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis and analyzing structured and unstructured data sources
• Experience supporting Department of Defense operations, and Joint Staff, Service Component, or Combatant Command operations and activities
• Experience working in a joint operational environment and with the interagency
• Experience with serious games
• Knowledge of game engines
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Master's degree in a related field

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending account
• Career development plan, At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided. Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. * Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. * Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. * Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.