Wargame Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 9 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
About this role
Wargame Analyst The Opportunity: As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe. As a Wargame Analyst, you will help design, plan, execute, and analyze wargames and tabletop exercises that support DoD and interagency decision-making. You'll work directly with clients on-site to translate complex operational and strategic problem sets into scenario-based analytic events, producing insights that influence real-world planning, readiness, and policy . In this role, you'll contribute to end-to-end wargame execution by researching scenarios, shaping design concepts, supporting facilitation, capturing data, and producing clear, actionable analytic products. You'll be part of a team advancing the company's long-standing wargaming practice, collaborating closely with senior wargame designers and mission stakeholders to deliver high-impact results. What You’ll Work On: Lead the design, coordination, and execution of wargames and exercises, including scenario research, design documentation, facilitation support, and analytic capture. Produce high-quality materials such as read-ahead documents, injects, player packets, streaming notes, findings, and after-action reports. Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into clear analytic insights for senior decision-makers. E nga ge directly with clients to understand problem sets, shape objectives, and communicate findings effectively. Support logistics, coordination, and administrative execution for wargames. Maintain strong collaboration across internal teams and contribute to a positive team culture. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: Experience supporting wargames, tabletop exercises ( TTXs ) , or scenario-based analytic events, including note-taking, client management, facilitation support, or data synthesis Experience supporting DoD or interagency stakeholders in operational, strategic, or analytic environments Ability to e nga ge confidently with various stakeholders in fast-paced settings Ability to conduct independent research, develop materials, and contribute to analytic products with clarity and accuracy Ability to manage people, delegate tasks, prioritize effectively, and work both independently and as part of a team Ability to rapidly learn new met hodologies, tools, and processes for wargaming and mission analysis Ability to produce client-ready written products and support end-to-end event documentation Ability to work on-site and comply with clearance requirements Top Secret clearance Bachelor's degree Nice If You Have: Experience with defense planning, operations, readiness assessment, or multi-agency coordination Experience with the Joint Force Experience in fast-paced, austere, or multinational environments Possession of strong interpersonal and communication skills Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total