Exercise Development Support MAGTF Training AAR Support 1099

Primary Location: Twentynine Palms, CA, US

Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret Level

Ability to work remotely: No

Job Summary

The MAGTF Training Command (MAGTFTC) mission is to Manage the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Program (MAGTFTP) and conduct service level Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) combined arms training to enhance the combat readiness of the operating forces and support the Marine Corps’ responsibilities to national security.

Per CMC mandate, MAGTFTC has established a Force-on-Force component to the Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) called the MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX), which includes requirements for design and development of scenario(s), and observation, assessment, and mentorship of training unit staffs.

The MAGTF Training AAR Support incumbent shall be an expert doctrinal analyst, expert historical researcher, possess excellent writing skills, expertise in the Ground Combat Element (GCE) of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), and a deep understanding of adversary forces. To fulfill the requirements for MAGTF Training AAR Support, the incumbent will analyze, organize, plan, coordinate, and produce reports on GCE training and readiness tasks and related materials. The incumbent shall participate in the development and writing of after-action reports and related briefs that describe the execution of training proficiency across all warfighting functions by all participants within the MWX. The focus of work will be on operational and tactical operations, operational and tactical planning requirements, and GCE operations as it relates to the range of military operations (ROMO) and the warfighting functions.

Key Accountabilities

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  Determine processes and procedures to satisfy the Program Assessment Director’s Critical Information Requirements.
• Assist Assessment Team Lead in the design of assessment activities that assist with measuring the training units’ ability to achieve proficiency in commander-identified METs.
• Assist Assessment Team Lead in data analysis and interpretation to provide recommendations to the training unit staffs and MAGTFTC Staff.
• Determine the most effective means of meeting data collection and reporting obligations.
• Conduct information and knowledge assessments to identify gaps.
• Assist the Assessment Team Lead in the coordination of MAGTF Training SME travel,
• attendance, logistics, support, and collection of observations ISO ITX FoF training.
• Develop Ground Combat Element (GCE) Training and Readiness (T&R) individual and collective tasks; prepare briefings and status reports on doctrinal products being researched and developed as needed.
• Review, analyze, and provide comments and recommendations on GCE T&R relating to proposed GCE operations doctrine, organizational changes, and new concepts forwarded for review by MCCDC, PP&O, TECOM, or other GCE advocates.
• Participate in conferences, T&R reviews, METL development and doctrinal exchanges as required to include but not limited to:
  • in-progress reviews, decision briefings, doctrine review committees and doctrine conferences hosted by other service schools, higher headquarters, and other services and agencies.
  • present briefings to officials on emerging and published T&R concepts and materials.
  • prepare briefing materials, doctrinal summaries and status reports throughout the doctrine development process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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  Bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, computer science, operations research, management information science, or related field and experience in telecommunications, data processing, or information technology is desired.
• Must have experience with database management systems and structures.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of the Microsoft office suite, online collaborative tools, social networking tools, and content management systems.
• Must possess knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships at MAGTF or joint/combined command level as measured by actual operational force employment experience is required, and direct participation in real world operations is preferred. Direct participation in real world operations in deployment and employment command and control methods and systems for the GCE is desired.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in USMC organizational processes at the regimental/base level or above to include a thorough understanding of functional roles and responsibilities of staff areas.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in USMC, joint, and multinational operations at the tactical and operational levels of war.
• Must possess familiarity with Marine Corps doctrine and contemporary strategic, operational, and tactical operations that govern MAGTF operations and processes and possess a working knowledge of information and knowledge management concepts and practices.
• Must have expert knowledge of the roles and missions of various types of USMC forces/capabilities (including reserve component), their employment, and how they contribute to USMC operations.
• Must have an understanding of USMC warfighting doctrine, warfighting functions, commander and staff operations, and Marine Corps procedures and responsibilities across all levels of war.
• Must have knowledge of other services (Air Force, Navy, and Army) combat operations doctrine to ensure thorough linkage between USMC and Joint Service Operations Doctrine.
• Must have knowledge of USMC requirements and capabilities in executing combat operations across the ROMO, including how the USMC executes operations in support of USMC MAGTF and Joint Force operations.
• Must have knowledge of the Marine Corps Doctrine Development Process, military staffing, documentation procedures, and military administrative formats.
• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Must have exceptional telephone, email and customer service communication skills.
• Must have the ability to research complex issues and develop comprehensive reports.
• Must possess self-motivation and a high level of discretion to work effectively.
• Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and have a strong attention for detail.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

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  Garrison work environment including but not limited to:
  • occasional field/tactical environments.
  • occasional extended working hours / overnight will be required during support of live training.
• Physical ability to:
  • mount/dismount vehicles in a field environment.
  • bivouac in field environment.
  • climb/descend rocky mountainous terrain.
  • perform job in hot desert environment.
  • ascend/descend multiple of flights of stairs in urban training environment.
  • lift and carry up to 75 lbs. over short distance (such as a loaded backpack).

Travel

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  OCONUS and Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination.

Compensation Range:

$600.00 - $700.00 per day

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group, LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm with corporate office located in Fredericksburg, VA. OSG creates value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. OSG is a certified 8(a), service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

A career at OSG means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and work collaboratively alongside an amazing team of doers and thinkers. OSG is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military and veteran status, any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.