Analyst (Wargaming)

The Analyst (Wargaming) supports the design, analysis and execution of joint operational wargames to inform command decision-making within NATO's Allied Joint Force Command Naples. The role involves contributing to wargaming doctrine, supporting operations and exercise planning, and collaborating with NATO and national wargaming entities.

Responsibilities

• Enables the design, analysis and execution of joint operational wargames.
• Assist in identifying customer requirements and designing wargames.
• Support Operations planning, exercise planning and mission rehearsal processes through the provision of wargaming and simulation support.
• Contribute to the development of pan-NATO wargaming doctrine and policy, and of technical and non-technical tools to support wargaming.
• Contribute to the JFCNP HQ wargaming community of interest, including wargaming training, education and professional development.
• Enables JFCNP contribution to the wider network of wargaming in NATO through networking with other NATO entities, national wargaming entities, industry and academia involved in wargaming.
• Enables use of JFCNP wargame library and knowledge base to ensure continuity of knowledge and opportunities for re-design and re-use of wargames for resource efficiencies where possible.
• Coordinates with SHAPE the procurement of commercial wargames, tools and consumable as needed.
• Contribute to the trial of the operational analysis and wargaming branch for the enhanced joint assessment and analysis capability under NATO 2030.

Requirements

• University Degree in operations research, military operations research, mathematics, statistics or related numerate discipline, computer science or related discipline and 2 years function related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.
• Experience in conducting operational analysis/operational research in support of complex operational problems.
• In-depth knowledge of a broad range of operational analysis/operational research techniques.
• Responsible for planning and co-ordinating team activities and for ensuring the quality of their work.
• Experience of planning and conducting military wargames in a national or NATO context.
• Experience of military modelling, simulation and wargaming together with expertise on computer systems and related applications.
• Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who share common objectives.
• Plans, schedules and monitors work to meet time and quality targets.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with good briefing skills (including visualisations for customers).
• English - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) based on NATO Standards.

Skills

• Operational Analysis
• Operational Research
• Military Wargaming
• Military Modelling
• Simulation
• Wargaming Planning
• Team Coordination
• Quality Assurance
• Computer Systems
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work Scheduling
• Briefing Skills
• Visualisation Techniques

Languages

English