About this Wargaming Designer role at Spektrum
Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.
Who we are supporting
The NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC), located in Stavanger, Norway, is NATO’s premier centre for joint operational and strategic-level collective training and warfare development. As part of the NATO Command Structure and reporting to Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT), the JWC directly supports both SACT and Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) by strengthening the operational readiness, interoperability, and effectiveness of NATO Command and Force Structure Headquarters. Through its multinational workforce, the Centre plays a critical role in preparing the Alliance for current and emerging security challenges.
The department we are supporting is responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of operational and strategic-level exercises and training activities, while integrating warfare development, experimentation, concept development, and lessons learned into NATO's training programmes. By delivering technologically integrated, multi-domain exercises and maintaining joint doctrine and standards, the JWC enhances NATO's decision-making capabilities, interoperability, and warfighting readiness, ensuring the Alliance remains prepared to respond effectively across the full spectrum of military operations.
Wargaming Designer
Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.
Role ID – JWC-26-R-0013-2.1
Role Background
- The JWC Wargaming Branch delivers NATO's leading-edge professional wargaming capability, designing bespoke strategic- and operational-level wargames that test concepts, inform doctrine, and train military leaders. We are seeking a Wargaming Designer/Developer to design, build, and refine serious/professional wargames — from scenario mechanics and rulebooks through visual game materials — tailored to sponsor training objectives across all military domains.
Role Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deliver professional wargames within JWC's 360-degree training environment
- Build scenario content across military domains (Land, Air, Space, Maritime, Cyber) and command levels (political through tactical)
- Gather and translate sponsor requirements into tailored wargame design
- Author wargame rules, adjudication procedures, scenario materials, and RFI responses
- Contribute to graphic design of wargame materials (maps, tokens, cards, visual aids)
- Participate in test-play, in-progress reviews, and post-conduct analysis support
- Contribute to Wargaming Branch innovation and conceptual refinement
Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications
- 3+ years (in last 6) designing/developing/delivering professional wargames (Senior Expert), or demonstrated wargame design/delivery experience (Expert)
- 1–3+ years multidisciplinary team experience, leadership role preferred at Senior Expert level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Certification in wargame design, or relevant wargaming coursework
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, SharePoint)
- Prior military experience a plus (not mandatory)
Working Location
- Stavanger, Norway
Working Policy
- Full-time on-site
Travel
- Some travel to other NATO sites may be required
Security Clearance
- Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance