Senior Wargame Planner

Company: Saic
Location: Pearl City
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

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Location: PEARL CITY, HI, United States
Date Posted: Oct 22, 2021
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Modeling/Sim Engr
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: No
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What advice can you share about interviewing at SAIC? TranscriptMy name is Brian, I'm a program manager at SAIC. And so when you come in for an interview or do an interview over the phone, one of the most important things is for you to be yourself. We really do want to understand what your interests are, what your career goals are. And that really, that really helps in deciding whether or not this particular opportunity is a good match. Secondarily is... really do bring questions. We love to understand what you're concerned about, what your questions are about the company, and definitely want to, um, answer questions for you. And lastly, there's always the possibility that this particular interview position that you're applied for is not a good match. Well, SAIC is a very large company and willing to talk about, well, what are some other ideas? What are some other areas, some other jobs where you might be a good match for the company. Thank you. My name is Brian, I'm a program manager at SAIC. And so when you come in for an interview or do an interview over the phone, one of the most important things is for you to be yourself. We really do want to understand what your interests are, what your career goals are. And that really, that really helps in deciding whether or not this particular opportunity is a good match. Secondarily is... really do bring questions. We love to understand what you're concerned about, what your questions are about the company, and definitely want to, um, answer questions for you. And lastly, there's always the possibility that this particular interview position that you're applied for is not a good match. Well, SAIC is a very large company and willing to talk about, well, what are some other ideas? What are some other areas, some other jobs where you might be a good match for the company. Thank you. Brian Program Manager Job Description Description SAIC is seeking a Senior Wargame Planner to join our team in support of work taking place at the USINDOPACOM and the K. Mark Takai Pacific Warfighting Center on Oahu, Hawaii.-- The successful candidate provides subject matter expertise (SME) and operational support in wargaming, wargaming analysis, joint simulations, scenarios, and issue identification/coordination/resolution. General Responsibilities

• Coordinates with USINDOPACOM HQs stakeholders to build and maintain the Joint Planning Group (JPG) membership;
• Coordinates across Components and other organizations to gain regional situational awareness for wargaming activities and guests to JPG meeting;
• Schedules JPG meetings, build agenda, briefing products, and facilitation of JPG meetings;
• Attends bi-weekly Defense Wargaming Alignment Group (DWAG) meetings, representing USINDOPACOM HQs interests;
• Maintains USINDOPACOM HQs JPG Website;
• Reviews DoD Wargaming Repository weekly, enter and update all USINDOPACOM activities, and generate regular reports providing analysis, insight, and key activities of interest to USINDOPACOM HQs leadership; and
• Attends HQs JPG meetings and provide updates concerning the Wargaming JPG. Additional Responsibilities
  • Teamwork: Builds JPG products, wargaming products and works well with others to accomplish wargaming objectives; Shares best practices, expertise and SOPs, and builds a team environment to enable the organization and team to resolve challenges, conflicts, and problems; Leads efforts and is a positive force within the J32 and wargame JPG environment.
  • Leadership: Forms working groups and teams during JPG activities (planning and execution), facilitates stakeholder discussions, joint simulation requirements, and provides insight and updates to leadership to drive solutions, timelines, and project/event success.
  • Customer-focused: Engaging stakeholders, planners, and SMEs weekly to drive wargaming analysis capabilities and HQs Wargame JPG objectives; Professional, addresses questions, problems, and issues promptly while keeping the team and leadership informed of the situation and any insights learned. Qualifications Required Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience supporting distributed wargame/training exercises (Preferably in the INDOPACOM AOR.)--Four (4) additional years of related experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
    • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience developing JPG products, SOPs, Wargame Products
    • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience establishing phased timelines and milestones for assigned wargame events and activities.
    • Solid experience engaging with DWAG members, HQs, Components, and other organization's stakeholders to facilitate Wargame JPG activities is a must.
    • Must be able to work with a diverse team of engineers, IT professionals, and operators.
    • Clearance Requirement:--Top Secret clearance required with ability to obtain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
      COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere with SAIC's vaccination policy. All SAIC employees must be fully vaccinated and they must submit proof of vaccination on their first day of employment. Prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at Contact Us and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Customer site vaccination requirements, if more strict, will take precedence over SAIC's vaccination policy. Overview SAIC-- is a premier Fortune 500-- technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
      
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