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# Wargame Designer

- **Company:** Mantech International Corporation
- **Location:** Quantico, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-9EAD316CBE3CB725E6/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of wargame design experience. A total of 10 years' experience without a degree.
 * Must be familiar with a wide variety of game mechanics, adjudication methods, and game methodologies.
 * The ability to leverage digital wargaming platforms and simulation tools.
 * Demonstrated leadership experience with planning and accomplishing designer goals and successfully directing others in this work.
 * Proficiency in creating, designing, and delivering professional, aesthetically appealing presentations using Microsoft products (eg, PowerPoint) for diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Demonstrated experience in leveraging digital wargaming platforms and simulation tools and serving as a trusted advisor, capable of immediate contribution within these environments.
 * Prior experience in a military or government contracting environment

Clearance Requirements:

 * Must have a current and active TS/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements:

 * Must be able and willing to perform occasional manual labor and warehouse duties, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
 * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

## Description

* Create custom wargame designs that address specific objectives and research questions to inform service level decision and further development activities.
 * Incorporate modeling and simulation tools within game design in order to continue advancing the customer towards the future wargaming concept.
 * Develop both physical and digital products for wargames to include detailed design documents, rule sets, player guides, maps, tokens and other playing pieces to contribute toward a positive player experience and engagement.
 * Facilitate and adjudicate wargames, ensuring they run smoothly and effectively and meet required objectives.
 * Collaborate effectively with other wargame designers, developers as a part of a wargame design team to include the game director and lead analyst to create an environment that is conducive in achieving the analytical objectives of the game.
 * Provide coordination assistance across various wargaming initiatives as needed to ensure customer satisfaction in every step of the planning process.