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Wargaming Advisor - Maritime Operations

Confidential employer · Norway · Posted 2 Oct 2026

Job summary

This role involves advising on adversary maritime operations and wargaming within a multinational defense environment based in Norway. The advisor supports the design and integration of realistic maritime adversary scenarios for operational-level military exercises, contributing directly to joint preparedness and readiness against evolving threats.

Location and work setup

Location
Norway
Work setup
On-site

Salary

NOK 75465.00–75465.00 month

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver strategic and operational wargames focusing on maritime adversary scenarios; lead teams through the wargame planning and execution processes; coordinate with exercise planners and stakeholders to ensure wargames meet training objectives; integrate wargaming activities within broader exercises; develop related documentation including design and facilitation guides; analyze game outcomes and contribute to exercise reporting and improvements; maintain risk and opportunity registers related to wargaming events.

Qualifications

Higher secondary education with vocational training or a university degree in a relevant numerate discipline or related field with 3 years' relevant experience, or secondary education with advanced vocational training and 5 years' relevant experience. At least 3 years professional experience designing and delivering serious wargames, including maritime operational contexts preferred. Experience working in multidisciplinary teams with leadership experience. Upper-intermediate English proficiency required. Additional desirable qualifications include knowledge of military doctrines and structures, experience with operational and strategic level wargames, staff training, and valid security clearance.

Skills

wargaming designmaritime operationsmilitary operational knowledgestrategic and operational analysisproject managementteam leadershiprisk managementcommunication skillsmultinational teamworkEnglish language proficiency