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Global Strike SME

JANUS Research Group
Joint Base Andrews, MD, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Mar 2025

About the role

JANUS Research Group is seeking a Global Strike Subject Matter Expert (SME) in support of HQ USAF Sponsored and Supported Wargaming. Primary location is Joint Base Andrews, MD with occasional visits to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and The Pentagon. Remote work is mission oriented.

****Travel may be required. This position is contingent upon award****

The contractor will provide support to AF/A5/7 wargames before, during, and after wargame execution. Support will include engagement with USAF and extra-USAF organizations in designing, planning, developing, recruiting players, facilitating execution, adjudicating game turns/moves, assessing outcomes, conducting post-game analysis, and developing wargame reports and briefing materials. When directed, participate in, support, and/or coordinate support for other USAF, sister- Service, DoD, and multinational wargame activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Primary facilitator on all matters relating to global strike and fires
  • Assists in identification and recruitment of wargame participants
  • Organizes and facilitates participants and cells to achieve wargame objectives
  • Supports the development of Air/Integrated Tasking Orders (ATO/ITO)
  • Ensure Tasking Orders are captured in appropriate wargaming systems
  • Supports wargame operations as Subject Matter Expert
  • Contributes domain and/or functional expertise to wargaming
  • Conducts open source and classified research and analysis related to the field of expertise to contribute to development and execution of wargame design, objectives, and analysis plans
  • Acts as the adjudication lead in the subject matter area when required
  • Supports creation of wargaming databases related to area of expertise
  • Contributes to data collection during wargame events
  • Conducts post-game analysis and drafts 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:

  • Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Shall possess a minimum of eight (8) years of experience as an Air Force operational bomber crew member.
  • Instructor pilot and mission commander experience is required.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Weapons officer experience is 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 alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com 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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