Defense Analysis Department
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is accepting applications for the position of Global Education Community Collaboration Online (ECCO) Faculty Associate – Research in the Department of Defense Analysis (DA). NPS provides graduate education to military officers of the uniformed services, Department of Defense civilians, and members of the international defense community. The DA Department provides graduate education and research in special operations, irregular warfare, information operations, and political warfare.
Global ECCO is funded by the Regional Defense Fellowship Program (RDFP) to build and strengthen the RDFP global alumni network of Irregular Warfare and Regional Defense experts through innovative and engaging technologies and techniques that both enable and encourage collaborative partnerships between individuals, organizations, and nations. We are looking for a Faculty Associate to join our Global ECCO team in Monterey, California, to work under the direction of a senior faculty member as a developer, facilitator, and evaluator of educational “serious” games.
The primary purpose of this position is to support and contribute to Global ECCO’s efforts in educational computer games used primarily at RDFP-affiliated schoolhouses. This dynamic position will play a pivotal role in developing and executing educational gaming experiences that foster international collaboration and promote learning. The primary responsibilities of this role encompass the conceptualization, design, development, play-testing, and facilitation of interactive educational games aligned with the learning objectives of the RDFP-sponsored curriculum; communicating with RDFP schoolhouses; working with game developers; managing game facilitation schedules and after-action report tracking with Global ECCO team members; and evaluating the effectiveness of exercises for criteria. This role requires significant travel and engagement with a diverse global audience.
Travel, including international travel, primarily for game facilitation and play-testing
Working with faculty, subject matter experts, and game developers on game design, game development, game evaluation, and maintenance of ECCO’s game library
Coordination and communication with RDFP schoolhouses on curriculum needs
Promoting games to RDFP alumni and other audiences through, for example, the ECCO website and CTX journal
Managing game facilitation schedule for team members and after-action report tracking
Depending on background and resource availability, the applicant may also have the opportunity to teach or co-teach courses in irregular warfare, special operations, information operations, and political warfare.
The Global ECCO program offers a unique opportunity to contribute to international education and cultural exchange through innovative gaming experiences. If you meet the qualifications and are enthusiastic about promoting global collaboration through education, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position.
NPS is a fully accredited graduate school with students from all U.S. military services, as well as foreign military officers. U.S. citizenship is required. Salary is highly competitive and includes a generous locality allowance. Monterey is a short drive south from the San Francisco Bay area and is ideally situated along the spectacular central California coast.
Veterans Preference Statement:
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application.
Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation such as a DD-214 or a VA Letter.
Additional Veterans’ information: If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor’s website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets . For more veterans’ preference information, visit: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/veterans-preference .
The Naval Postgraduate School is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information about NPS, please refer to the website at http://www.nps.edu . Conditions of Employment:
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
Within the Department of War (DOW), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
The ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.
This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS.
Minimum Qualifications for Faculty Associate - Research, AD-03:
An earned graduate degree in a discipline that supports the research line and departmental thesis needs;
Demonstrated aptitude for scientific research; and
Demonstrated ability to work with student researchers.
Minimum Qualifications for Faculty Associate - Research, AD-05:
A graduate degree in discipline that supports the needs of the department or school;
Broad experience (typically five years or more) with progressively responsible work within an academic environment;
Demonstrated excellence in communication and interpersonal skills; and
Expert knowledge of, and experience with, the development, delivery, oversight, review, assessment or management of academic programs, as well as familiarity with NPS and DoD.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience and/or interest in working with the military or subject matter expertise in special operations, irregular warfare, information operations, political warfare, and related activities
Experience with “serious games” or educational/military wargames
Demonstrated experience working with a team to accomplish goals
Demonstrated experience communicating with stakeholders and managing multiple projects
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in diverse environments
Graduate degree in special operations, irregular warfare, information operations, political warfare, defense analysis, game design, war studies, or related fields
Operational-level experience in special operations, irregular warfare, information operations, political warfare, or related activities
Experience with teaching or training, especially with international students
Experience teaching or instructing courses in special operations, irregular warfare, information operations, political warfare, wargaming, game design, or similar topics
Proficiency and experience communicating with international audiences
Proficiency in a foreign language, especially one of relevance to the RDFP program
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants with foreign education will be required to select from a list of private organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES), which provide foreign education evaluations acceptable to NPS.
Required Documents Statement:
Your C.V. or resume must be two pages or less and must support the minimum qualification described in this announcement. Additional supporting documentation may be submitted to provide additional details regarding experience, publication record, and scholarship.
The application material must include three names and contact information for letters of recommendation, applicant’s citizenship, and availability to work on-site in Monterey, CA. Applications should be submitted electronically to: npchrist@nps.edu
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. First cut-off date will be August 4, 2026. AD-3: $101,427 - $148,592
AD-5: $125,708 - $188,334
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience based on federal government Administrative Determined (AD) pay scale, including locality adjustments. Pay range above is based on Monterey, CA locality.
