Wargaming Operator - Consultant
BLUF
Tactical Analyst I provides foundational operational or technical support to experimentation, analysis, and event execution across defense programs. This entry-level role builds core competencies in data collection, equipment support, and tactical insight delivery.
Company Overview
Covan Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in the National Capital Region. Our team consists of high-performing, experienced, and adaptive veterans and civilians who bring a multi-tiered perspective and deep expertise to our clients. Covan Group combines military and civilian experience across key areas, including MAGTF Planning, MEU and Special Operations, Military Instruction, Fires, Networking, Data Analytics, and Multimedia Production. Our capabilities are rooted in experience at all levels, from squad leaders to division leaders. With a strong foundation of recently separated service members—many still serving in the reserve component—Covan Group provides clients with firsthand military insight into research, development, and operational innovation.
Key Outcomes (First 90–180 Days)
- Learns HMT wargaming processes, Covan administrative and security requirements, and event support workflows.
- Develops working proficiency with LG-RAID scenario configuration, force laydowns, parameters, timelines, and game-flow procedures.
- Demonstrates reliable execution of assigned wargaming tasks, including scenario operation, real-time troubleshooting, and adaptation within approved parameters.
- Produces accurate records of outcomes, observations, assumptions, and decision points and supports clear after-action and analytical products.
Core Responsibilities
Operational SME Track
- Conduct logistics coordination, equipment setup, and field observations.
- Capture operator-level insights from test events and technology evaluations.
- Support structured assessments, data gathering, and after-action documentation.
Project Responsibilities
The Wargaming Operator - Consultant operates LG-RAID in support of defense wargames and analytical events. The role translates operational intent into scenarios, manages game flow, resolves execution issues, and captures outcomes for analysis and reporting.
- Operate LG-RAID during defense wargames, experiments, and analytical events.
- Configure scenarios, force laydowns, parameters, and timelines to reflect approved plans.
- Translate military plans and operational intent into executable LG-RAID scenarios.
- Manage game flow, inputs, and adjudication during live, virtual, and constructive events.
- Troubleshoot LG-RAID issues and adapt scenarios within approved parameters.
- Capture outcomes, observations, operator insights, and key decision points.
- Record assumptions, scenario changes, results, and after-action documentation.
- Support senior analysts with briefings, reports, and written products.
- Support event setup, logistics coordination, and equipment preparation.
- Maintain customer professionalism and required security, reporting, and data-handling procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
- Military experience at the NCO level (E5-E7), OR equivalent foundational operational or wargaming experience within a federal or state organization.
- 6-12 years of relevant military, operational, or comparable wargaming experience.
- Familiarity with tactical operations, military decision-making, or unit-level planning.
- Strong problem-solving within software constraints, writing ability, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work reliably in fast-paced, event-driven environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recently separated military personnel with unit-level operational or planning experience.
- Experience running tabletop, computer-based, or professional wargames; LG-RAID or similar tools preferred.
- Experience supporting exercises, wargames, tests, or operational analyses.
- Ability to translate tactical actions into structured observations and analytical inputs.
Specialized Tools / Systems / Capabilities
- LG-RAID scenario configuration and operation, force laydowns, parameter and timeline management, game inputs, and adjudication.
- Structured data collection, observation records, and after-action documentation.
Clearance Requirements
- Secret eligibility required; active Secret preferred. Higher access only as required by the assigned contract or program.
- Must comply with applicable security, reporting, and data-handling requirements.
Work Environment & Travel
- Remote-first role with periodic CONUS travel for wargames, exercises, analytical events, and customer support.
- Event execution may require extended days, irregular schedules, and customer-facing support in fast-paced environments.
- Travel governed by Covan Group's Travel Policy.
Compensation
2026 Pay Band: $66,500 – $98,000
EEOC & Accommodation Statement
Covan Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.