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Senior Wargamer (Level III)

KBR


Job Location:

Columbia, IN - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 160 - 140000
Posted: 13 September 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

Senior Wargamer (Level III)

KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

  • Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of Joint and multi-domain operations.

Key Responsibilities:

KBR is seeking a Senior Wargamer (Level III) to support Headquarters United States Air Force (HAF) A5/7 Air Force Futures (AFF) in the Pentagon and National Capital Region. The successful candidate will support the design development execution facilitation and analysis of strategic operational and concept-focused wargames to inform Air Force and Joint Force capability development force design operational planning modernization efforts and investment decisions.

The Senior Wargamer will collaborate with military planners operational analysts modeling and simulation professionals intelligence personnel and senior government leaders to develop realistic scenarios operational problem sets adjudication methods data collection plans and analytical frameworks. The candidate will support game execution facilitate discussions among participants assess outcomes identify capability gaps and operational risks and develop decision-quality products for senior leaders.

Additionally the Senior Wargamer will contribute to campaign analysis concept evaluation force employment assessments and experimentation activities supporting Air Force Futures initiatives. The position requires strong analytical briefing writing and stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced highly collaborative environment supporting senior DoW leadership.

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site

  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20% supporting strong work-life balance

  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelors degree in Operations Research National Security Studies International Relations Military History Political Science Systems Engineering Mathematics Data Analytics Modeling & Simulation or related field

  • 10 years of relevant military government FFRDC or defense contractor experience supporting wargaming operational planning campaign analysis military operations analysis force development or experimentation

  • Demonstrated experience planning designing conducting facilitating or analyzing military wargames tabletop exercises operational analyses or campaign assessments

  • Experience developing scenarios vignettes operational problem sets and adjudication methodologies

  • Knowledge of Joint Planning Process (JPP) Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) Air Force planning constructs and DoD force development processes
  • Experience briefing senior military officers civilians and executive leaders
  • Strong written communication and analytical reporting skills
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Ability to work 100% on-site at the Pentagon and/or other National Capital Region government facilities

Desired:

  • Masters degree in National Security Studies Strategic Studies Operations Research Military History International Affairs Modeling & Simulation or related discipline

  • Experience supporting Air Force Futures HAF A5/7 Joint Staff Combatant Commands DARPA or Service-level concept development organizations

  • Familiarity with campaign analysis and operational assessment methodologies

  • Experience with modeling and simulation tools used within DoD analytical environments

  • Experience supporting Joint coalition or interagency wargames

  • Knowledge of force design capability development JCIDS DOTMLPF-P analysis and concept experimentation

  • Military operational experience at the field grade officer senior NCO warrant officer or equivalent civilian level

  • Experience supporting strategic competition contingency planning or theater campaign planning activities.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Compensation: is $140000 - $16000

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of national defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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