Sr Wargaming Analyst

Job Description
The Sr Wargaming Analyst will:

• Develop, execute, and facilitate military wargames, red teaming exercises, and tactical, operational, and strategic simulations to test operational plans and explore future conflict scenarios.
• Construct scenario parameters, narratives, and define variables including force structure, capabilities, terrain, analytical questions, and adversary behavior.
• Collaborate with military subject matter experts, intelligence analysts, and planners to ensure realism and relevance in wargame design.
• Analyze outcomes of exercises to identify capability gaps, assess force effectiveness, and provide recommendations.
• Prepare and assist in delivering briefings, after-action reports, and decision support materials to stakeholders.
• Support integration of modeling and simulation tools (e.g., JCATS, OneSAF, JTLS-GO) to enhance analytical rigor and increase the complexity of different simulations.
• Contribute to the refinement of wargaming methodologies, including incorporation of emerging technologies like AI and machine learning.
• Stay current on global military developments, adversary doctrine, and technological trends impacting future warfare.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in National Security, Defense Studies, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field. Waived if candidate has 10+ years of conducting military exercises and simulations.
• At least 8 years of experience supporting DoD, service components, or defense contractors in wargaming, military planning, or operational analysis.
• Familiarity with DoD planning processes (e.g., PPBE, JCIDS, JOPP).
• Strong understanding of military doctrine, joint operations, and adversary threat environments (e.g., China, Russia, non-state actors).
• Experience conducting red teaming or adversary emulation is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with simulation tools and data visualization platforms is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing senior military or government leadership.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Prior military service or experience working in a combatant command, service component, or defense.
• Experience with campaign analysis, concept development, or future force design.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.