Lead Blue Facilitator

JANUS Research Group is seeking a Lead Blue Facilitator in support of HQ USAF Sponsored or Supported Wargaming. The Lead Blue Facilitator will conduct activities to plan, execute, manage, and analyze throughout all phases of HQ USAF wargames including concept development, objective analysis, assessment planning, game design, event planning, management and execution, and post-game analysis. Primary locations are Joint Base Andrews, MD, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and The Pentagon.

**Position is subject to contract award**

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primary point of contact for Blue (in-game Coalition) and Green (other allies/partners/host nation(s)) planning team(s).
• Organizes and oversees Blue and Green facilitation team in support of game lead.
• Creates, maintains, updates applicable documents and templates.
• Facilitates wargame participation to achieve game objectives.
• Conducts open source and classified research and analysis related to Air Force strategy and concept development, strategy implementation, and participation in defense strategy review.
• Contributes to development and execution of wargame design, objective, and analysis plans.
• Assists in data management and coordination of Blue and Green force structures and orders of battle, and their accurate representation in the appropriate game systems.
• Drafts wargame products to support Joint Planning.
• Contributes domain or functional subject matter expertise to wargame planners and staff.
• Contributes to data collection during wargame events.
• Conducts post-game analysis and provides input to wargame reports.
• Supports development and dissemination of post-game outcomes for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Participates in non-AF Wargaming wargames if directed.
• Assists in accomplishing staff taskings/actions as directed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate degree.
• A minimum of 14 years in an Air Force operational unit (squadron or group level) with at least 2 years above the Wing level (i.e. CCMD, MAJCOM, AOC, etc.).
• In addition, 2 years of experience in wargaming, concept development, operational planning, and/or strategic assessments.
• Documented experience in and working knowledge of the Joint Planning process is required.
• Documented experience in leading mission planning cells is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Top-secret with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Study Group or Weapons School graduate is highly desired

Benefits: 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Medical and Dental Plans, Life and Disability insurance, Education Assistance (and more).

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at [email protected] or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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