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ManTech Wargame Developer in Quantico, Virginia

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

ManTech is seeking a Wargame Developer in support of a government contract for wargaming in Quantico, Va.

This customer facing position works with the wargame designer to advance the game from a concept to a playable medium. The developer takes conceptual wargame designs and constructs the models, tools, and visualizations necessary to execute the game. This position is essential for wargames utilizing Pioneer as the developer is the primary programmer and creator of the digital wargame environment.

ManTech International Corporation provides innovative engineering and systems integration services that help our customers solve their toughest, most intractable problems. National defense and homeland security clients depend on our rapid, cost-effective development of adaptable, interoperable, integrated solutions that provide high performance in quick-response scenarios.

This position requires an active SECRET clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Conducting research and developing wargame scenario products, including orders of battle, intelligence preparation of the battlespace, and system capabilities.

  • Assisting Game Designers by designing, developing, adapting, and refining wargame mechanics and rules.

  • Developing and producing wargame components, including physical maps, unit tokens, and references materials.

  • Developing, operating, maintaining, and archiving simulations databases in support of wargames and events, with government-provided Model & Simulation tools.

  • Troubleshooting issues with input, retrieval, or modification of simulations databases.

  • Test M&S, terrain data, and scripts.

  • Operate M&S tools during wargame execution.

  • Develop a Program of Instruction for M&S tools.

  • Using the developed Program of Instruction, provide operator training and over the shoulder training to government players.

  • Provide data for government and other contractor analysts.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BA/BS in related field

  • Must have experience with Model & Simulation tools

  • Must have 5-12 years of related work experience

  • Ability to work in collaborative team/staff environments

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Knowledge of military affairs and/or foreign policy

  • MS Office, especially ability to build professional PowerPoint presentations

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in analytical wargaming

  • TS/SCI Clearance

  • Experience in Department of Defense M&S

  • Background and understanding of military operations and future concepts, especially for the Marine Corps

Clearance Requirements:

  • Current DOD Secret Clearance, with ability to acquire TS/SCI

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at (703) 218-6000. ManTech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and protected veterans are urged to apply. ManTech's utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. ManTech does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.

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