nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is here to solve diverse and challenging technical problems in an enjoyable, stimulating environment, while providing unsurpassed value to our customers.We are pleased to announce the opening for an INDOPACOM Wargame Planner who will join our team in Oahu, HI and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control marketspaces.
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
You’ll be providing subject matter expertise and operational support in the areas of wargaming, wargaming analysis, joint simulations, scenario, and issue identification/ coordination/ resolution. Formal Joint Planning Group (JPG) activities include: (1) Coordination with USINDOPACOM HQs stakeholders to build and maintain the JPG membership; (2) Coordination across Components and other organizations to gain regional situational awareness for wargaming activities and invited guests to JPG meeting; (3) Schedule JPG meetings, build agenda, briefing products, and facilitation of JPG meetings; (4) Attend bi-weekly Defense Wargaming Alignment Group (DWAG) meetings, representing USINDOPACOM HQs interests; (5) Maintain USINDOPACOM HQs JPG Website; (6) Review 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 (7) Attend HQs JPG meetings and provide updates concerning the Wargaming JPG.
Execution Tasks and Roles:
- Builds JPG products, SOPs, Wargame Products, and establishes timelines and milestones for assigned wargame events and activities. Produces other materials, presentations, and documents as required/assigned.
- Performs as Wargame Planner and participates in wargames as INDOPACOM SME. As assigned, participates in joint exercises in support of the Simulation Organization / Tech Control within the Exercise Control Group Operations.
- Sets up, coordinates, plans, and executes all aspects for INDOPACOM Wargame JPG and other wargame events and activities, as assigned.
- Coordinates and establishes schedules, milestones, and resources in support of the Wargaming JPG and other assigned wargames and associated events and activities.
- Regularly engages DWAG members, HQs, Components, and other organization’s stakeholders to facilitate Wargame JPG activities and interests; USINDOPACOM sponsored wargames, and events that USINDOPACOM HQs is asked to participate in.
- Produces multiple reports and summaries to capture analysis, insights, and other areas relevant to the wargame JPG and other wargames and associated events and activities.
- Provides lessons learned, sustains, improves, and other feedback on a regular basis to further the wargaming JPG and wargaming analysis initiatives.
Here’s what you’ll need:
You must have a BS degree at minimum, in a STEM field such as Math, Science or Engineering. Also, we’re looking for someone with a minimum of 4 full-time years of professional experience in areas such COCOM Wargame Planning. Finally, you must possess or have the ability to obtain an active DoD Secret clearance. Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.
You also must have:
- Teamwork: builds JPG products, wargaming products, and works well with others to accomplish wargaming objectives. Shares best practices, expertise and SOPs, and builds 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 in a timely manner, while keeping the team and leadership informed of the situation and any insights learned.
Other specifics about this position:
Contingent upon contract award? No, this position is not contingent upon contract award.
Remote work option? No, this position does not have the option for remote work.
Who is nou (pronounced ‘new’) Systems?
nou Systems, Inc. (or nSI for short) is a rapidly growing technology company that cares about its people located all over the globe. Our people are passionate about missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and all-things space and space-market related. We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company.
Although we are a rapidly growing company, winning the Inc. 5000 List as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies from 2017–2021, our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family. See some words our employees use to describe our culture with the attached Culture Cloud.
Benefits of working at nSI
nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment.
Other specific benefits include:
- Competitive Wages*
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
- Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
- Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Optional Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Personal Time Off, Annual Leave, and Paid Federal Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
- Personal Development, Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Monthly Telephone Allowance
- Remote-work friendly
- If you work from the corporate office – Fully stocked breakrooms!!!
*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.nou-systems.com/workingatnou. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.
