SUMMARY Prepare formal reports on designated Marine Corps operations and exercises based on an analysis of lessons learned materials. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare formal reports on designated Marine Corps operations and exercises based on an analysis of lessons learned materials, including transcriptions of formal interviews of senior Marine Corps personnel, formal After-Action Reports (AAR), planning documents, orders, directives, doctrinal publications, unit Standard Operational Procedures (SOP), etc. Review formal AARs to identify both positive and negative trends and make recommendations for changes to Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership and education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF).
Report on analysis of lessons learned products to include development, production, staffing.
Responsible for analysis and subsequent drafting of a fully developed report addressing issues relevant for decision making of the Marine Corps Deputy Commandants and their staff.
Develop draft, edit, and review Marine Corps lessons learned reports and other analytical products that contribute to DOTMLPF analysis and provide the rigor necessary to support the recommendations made in the report with actionable, informative, and relevant recommendations.
Provide MAGTF analysis support to include development, production, editing, staffing, and review of synthesized lessons learned reports principally derived from lessons learned collection efforts and trend analysis for the lessons learned topics identified in the annual Marine Corps lessons learned campaign plan.
Assist in the annual MCCLL lessons learned collection campaign plan development and execution process. The Senior Analyst for each element of the MAGTF (CE, GCE, ACE, LCE) leads their respective working group during the annual campaign plan working group and develops recommendations for suitable collection topics.
Assist the collection team with the development of the collection proposal and collection plan.
Analyze and review the materials collected and assist in collections as required.
Participate in lessons learned collection team training.
Provide peer review of other MAGTF element Senior Analysts products ensuring quality control of collection reports for consistency, readability, and analytical rigor.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None. JOB REQUIREMENTS *
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Civilian Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Masters’ degree preferred.
Military Education: Graduate Marine Corps Command and Staff College preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Marine Corps, its missions, force structure, tactics, techniques, procedures, doctrine, and Marine Corps Military systems, with expert knowledge of the operations and functions of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF).
Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
Must obtain and maintain a valid SECRET security clearance.
Demonstrated understanding of the conduct of military operations (tactics, techniques, technologies, and procedures).
Demonstrated experience in military operational planning.
Demonstrated understanding of the warfighting functions: Command and Control; Maneuver; fires; Intelligence; Logistics; Force Protection; and Information.
Demonstrated understanding of the DOTMLPF-P (Doctrine; Organization; Training; Material; Leadership and education; Personnel; Facilities; and Policy) analysis.
Ability to interact and effectively communicate with Marine Corps senior uniformed officers and senior executives.
Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Command Element (CE) Senior Analyst. Senior level experience on a MEF or higher staff with ground combat arms, aviation, or combat service support occupational specialty.
Ground Combat Element (GCE) Senior Analyst. Senior level experience on a Marine Division staff with ground combat, aviation, or combat service support occupational specialty.
Aviation Combat Element (ACE) Senior Analyst. Senior level experience on a Marine Aviation Wing staff with Naval Aviator or Naval Flight Officer occupational specialty.
Logistics Combat Element (LCE) Senior Analyst. Senior level experience on a Marine Logistics Group (MLG) staff with Combat Service Support occupational specialty.
Experience with MCCOLIS and/or MCLLP is desirable.
Excellent oral and written communications skills; writing ability commensurate with article submission to military publications; demonstrated expertise in military presentation.
Demonstrated ability to perform diverse duties under operating and deadline constraints.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality. TRAVEL Travel to other government facilities or other contractor facilities shall be required. Travel shall be required on weekends and shall include CONUS and OCONUS locations. The expected travel time is less than 10%. DRIVING REQUIREMENTS Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable on the company’s automobile insurance policy. Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 10%. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequent sitting, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, talking, hearing and seeing up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus; occasional walking or standing, occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in both an office setting and occasionally outdoors. Our mission is to train US Marines; therefore, we work side by side with them in all climates and conditions. Employee may be exposed to sharp objects and may be exposed to some heat, loud noise, chemicals, lead and vibration. Shipboard planning sites may be a requirement, and time underway may be required as necessary. Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities, and abilities. WORK SCHEDULE 40 hours per week, may be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project. Compliance: To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/ We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/#equal_opportunity Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i). Executive Order 11246, as amended, protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.