Wargame Specialist

About Rockwood:

Welcome to Rockwood Company, LLC - where innovation meets impact in the heart of the DC Metropolitan Area. As a rapidly growing, woman-owned change management consulting firm, we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled value to our clients.

At Rockwood, we foster a team-oriented learning environment that encourages our consultants to push boundaries and reach new heights. The work we do is impactful, and our clients are trusted partners. Our consultants take ownership of their success and partner with leadership to achieve their professional development goals.

About the Position:

Our Wargame Specialist serves as a wargame designer and facilitator, supporting the client by developing and executing strategic wargames and scenario-based exercises. In this role, Wargame Specialists will work directly with client stakeholders to shape decision-making frameworks, test strategic assumptions, and guide critical choices in complex operational environments. You will apply deep wargaming expertise to deliver clear, actionable insights that drive high-impact outcomes.

Responsibilities may include:

• Wargame Scenario Development: Lead the design and development of wargame scenarios aligned with client objectives, serving as a lead in wargaming methodologies, military strategy, and defense operations
• Wargame Services: Plan, coordinate, and facilitate wargames, tabletop exercises (TTXs), and similar strategic events. Identify outcomes and provide real-time feedback to support critical client decisions across classification levels
• Client Engagement Support: Serve as a trusted advisor by supporting the development of client products, delivering timely updates, conducting retrospective analysis, and ensuring smooth operational support, including assistance with general office functions as required
• Research & Analysis: Lead strategic research and analysis on adversary capabilities by integrating complex, multi-source intelligence. Produce high-impact briefings, RFIs, and finished intelligence products tailored to senior decision-makers
• Stakeholder Communications: Develop and deliver clear, strategic communications that articulate wargame objectives, methodologies, findings, and implications to senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Produce High Quality Deliverables: Prepare and present detailed reports, including post-game analysis, scenario evaluations, and recommendations for operational improvements.
• Training & Development: Provide subject matter guidance to other wargaming colleagues
• Trends & Innovation: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global military trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance wargame relevance and impact

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI (other federal agency clearances considered); may be required to take polygraph after placement
• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience in military operations, Defense and National Security wargaming
• Deep knowledge of wargame types (matrix, tabletop, computer-assisted, etc.) and proven success in designing each type of wargame accordingly
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with demonstrated experience interfacing with senior defense and government leaders
• Work onsite at the client location, in and around the Washington Metropolitan area, 5 days per week; occasional travel outside of the Washington, D.C. area, including outside of the continental U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• Familiarity with the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) and its mission areas.
• Defense consulting experience
• Experience with analytics and data systems (e.g., modeling and simulation systems)
• Additional consulting-related education/certifications
• Experience in briefing senior leaders and synthesizing complex data into clear narratives.

Our Unique Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employee Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Unlimited Sick Leave
• Generous Paid Vacation Time and Eight (8) Federal Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Program, Rockwood provides a 100% match on employees contributions, up to 4% of their salary deferrals
• Employer-Paid Parental Leave
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• Continuous Learning and Tuition Reimbursement allowances
• Bonuses and incentives for high impact work
• Monthly Cell phone, Hotspot, or Internet Reimbursement
• Monthly wellness Reimbursement
• Company Teambuilding Events (i.e.: Nationals Games, Bowling, and more)

Salary Range:

The annual salary range for this position is $105,000 - $150,000.00. Your salary may vary within this range depending on a wide range of factors, including (but not limited to) your qualifications, skills, experience, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

EOE/Vets/Disabled