In order to be considered for this position, you will need to be an Australian citizen and currently hold an NV1 level security clearance or higher. Contract is due to commence February 2027.

About the role

We are seeking a Wargaming & Experimentation Consultant - Defence to join our team in Canberra, ACT on a full time basis. This is a consulting role that will position you at the forefront of defence innovation and strategic planning. You will provide guidance on wargaming methodologies, experimentation frameworks, and strategic decision-support systems to defence and national security organisations. This role is pivotal in helping our clients evaluate complex operational scenarios, test strategic hypotheses, and optimise defence capabilities through rigorous analytical and simulation-based approaches.

Key responsibilities

- Design, develop, and deliver wargaming exercises and experimentation programmes for defence clients, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational requirements

- Develop comprehensive experimentation frameworks and methodologies that support capability development, strategy validation, and operational planning

- Conduct scenario analysis and strategic modelling to support defence decision-making and capability investment prioritisation

- Provide advice on simulation technologies, modelling tools, and data analytics platforms applicable to defence wargaming and experimentation

- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and knowledge transfer with defence personnel at all levels, from operational staff to senior strategic planners

- Analyse results from wargaming exercises and experimentation programmes, translating findings into actionable strategic insights and recommendations

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including technology specialists,



domain experts, and defence subject matter experts to deliver integrated consulting solutions

- Maintain current knowledge of defence strategy, emerging technologies, and industry best practices in wargaming and experimentation methodologies

What we're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Defence Studies, Strategy, Military Science, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, or a related field;

- Experience in defence wargaming, military experimentation, strategic planning, or related defence consulting roles

- Proven expertise in designing and delivering wargaming exercises, including manual and computer-assisted wargames

- Understanding of defence strategy, military doctrine, operational planning, and strategic decision-making frameworks

- Experience with experimentation methodologies, hypothesis testing, and analytical approaches to validating strategic concepts

- Demonstrated proficiency with simulation and modelling tools, scenario analysis software, or defence analytical platforms

- Excellente facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior defence decision makers and diverse stakeholder groups

Apply now

If you have experience in Wargaming & Experimentation Consultant with a passion for defence strategy and innovation, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and any examples of wargaming or experimentation work you have been involved in. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Please email your application (Word format) in confidence to ••••@jigsawcorp.com quoting reference 102072.C in the subject line or call Tom Slomovic at Jigsaw on 04•• ••• 243.

📌 Wargaming & Experimentation Consultant - Defence (Canberra)
🏢 Jigsaw
📍 Canberra