Part-Time Wargaming Support, TS/SCI

Description:

Candidates sought to provide Wargaming SETA support. The successful candidate will support the DARPA program manager by overseeing the development, planning, execution, and analysis of the program’s end-of-phase wargame. The ideal candidate will lead a multi-functional team of government, technical contractors (SETA, etc), and performers to establish key metrics for evaluating program capabilities against realistic threat scenarios.

Requirements:

Candidate needs at least 2 years of experience developing and executing war games

Level of effort will be up to 50%, with initial planning intended to be closer to 25%

On-site support is required.

Current TS Clearance is required. With SCI preferred.

4-year Bachelor’s Degree

Position Responsibilities .

Oversee the development, planning, execution, and analysis of the program’s end-of-Phase wargame

Lead a multi-functional team of government, technical contractors (SETA, etc), and performers to establish key metrics for evaluating program capabilities against realistic threat scenarios

Interface with the independent government team to collect and incorporate relevant intelligence data to inform red team capabilities and actions; including codification of capabilities into qualitative and/or quantitative effects for wargaming, modeling, and simulation activities

Interface with performers to codify their developed capabilities into qualitative and/or quantitative effects for wargaming, modeling, and simulation activities

Document and codify the wargaming process to inform future iterations

Follow related DOW activities and incorporate lessons learned (may include periodic travel).

Desired capabilities and characteristics :

Prior experience working on programs at DARPA as a technical and program management support contractor

Knowledge of DARPA processes and procedures

Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar areas needed to broadly support program goals

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project

Demonstrated attention to detail

Excellent communication skills – both written (to include PowerPoint) and oral

Self-starter who is willing to both take the lead and provide support in a team role in a complex, fast-paced, cross-disciplinary work environment

Strong organization skills with the ability to multitask and respond to quick turnaround requests

Flexible and readily adaptable to changing responsibilities

Evaluate and guide technical reports, briefings, meetings, and other performer communications

Willingness to engage stakeholders and collaborators across the various DoW agencies and services

Shape and oversee early operational analysis

Prepare DARPA work products, including presentations and reports

Hourly range for the position is $70-$120/hr. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access http://www.blueskyinnovators.com as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at careers@blueskyinnovators.com and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.