Spektrum
Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise.
Who We Are Supporting : Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is NATO’s leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance.
The Program : Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS). DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV) acts as the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation's Director for guidance, direction and coordination of the activities and resources of the Capability Development Directorate.
Role Duties And Responsibilities
Engage with the game sponsor, Project Manager, and Game Director to define the problem statement, aim, objectives, research questions, and intended use of wargame outputs. Research relevant doctrine, existing wargames (commercial and professional), academic writings, and lessons learned to inform design choices. Develop or adapt the core rules, mechanics, and structure of the wargame to ensure alignment with objectives and constraints. Design and produce physical and digital wargame components, including maps, boards, markers, cards, adjudication tools, and software interfaces. Coordinate closely with the scenario coordinator, analysts, and event planners to integrate scenario content and ensure venue layouts support compelling gameplay. Lead or assist with playtesting, rehearsals, and refinement cycles, incorporating facilitator and analyst feedback to ensure the wargame achieves its intended purpose. Prepare and deliver design briefs and validation reports, articulating how the design meets the sponsor’s objectives. Support wargame execution by helping facilitate gameplay, explaining rules, and troubleshooting design-related issues as they arise. Perform additional tasks related to event planning / wargame design or documentation as required. Essential Skills And Experience
Demonstrated experience in wargame design, development or similar structured analytical design in the past five (5) years, preferably within multinational or military environments. Demonstrated ability to create or adapt core rules, mechanics, and structures for wargames aligned with specific aims and objectives. Demonstrated experience conducting or leading playtesting cycles, incorporating feedback to refine wargame products. Demonstrated experience working in multinational teams. Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and coordination experience. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Tool suite, collaborative platforms, and familiarity with visualisation tools. Demonstrated understanding of integrating wargame design with real life support limitations/constraints. Prior experience designing or supporting NATO wargames at an operational or strategic level. Demonstrated experience preparing design briefs, validation reports, or contributing sections to final wargame reports and after-action report (AAR) documentation. Education
4-Year University baccalaureate degree in security/defence studies, analysis or related field. Language Proficiency
Advanced Proficiency in English. Working Location
Norfolk, VA, USA. Working Policy
On-Site. Contract Duration
January 2026 – December 2030. Security Clearance
Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance.
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Engage with the game sponsor, Project Manager, and Game Director to define the problem statement, aim, objectives, research questions, and intended use of wargame outputs. Research relevant doctrine, existing wargames (commercial and professional), academic writings, and lessons learned to inform design choices. Develop or adapt the core rules, mechanics, and structure of the wargame to ensure alignment with objectives and constraints. Design and produce physical and digital wargame components, including maps, boards, markers, cards, adjudication tools, and software interfaces. Coordinate closely with the scenario coordinator, analysts, and event planners to integrate scenario content and ensure venue layouts support compelling gameplay. Lead or assist with playtesting, rehearsals, and refinement cycles, incorporating facilitator and analyst feedback to ensure the wargame achieves its intended purpose. Prepare and deliver design briefs and validation reports, articulating how the design meets the sponsor’s objectives. Support wargame execution by helping facilitate gameplay, explaining rules, and troubleshooting design-related issues as they arise. Perform additional tasks related to event planning / wargame design or documentation as required. Essential Skills And Experience
Demonstrated experience in wargame design, development or similar structured analytical design in the past five (5) years, preferably within multinational or military environments. Demonstrated ability to create or adapt core rules, mechanics, and structures for wargames aligned with specific aims and objectives. Demonstrated experience conducting or leading playtesting cycles, incorporating feedback to refine wargame products. Demonstrated experience working in multinational teams. Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and coordination experience. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Tool suite, collaborative platforms, and familiarity with visualisation tools. Demonstrated understanding of integrating wargame design with real life support limitations/constraints. Prior experience designing or supporting NATO wargames at an operational or strategic level. Demonstrated experience preparing design briefs, validation reports, or contributing sections to final wargame reports and after-action report (AAR) documentation. Education
4-Year University baccalaureate degree in security/defence studies, analysis or related field. Language Proficiency
Advanced Proficiency in English. Working Location
Norfolk, VA, USA. Working Policy
On-Site. Contract Duration
January 2026 – December 2030. Security Clearance
Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance.
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