Adversary Force (ADFOR) Intelligence Analyst

Quantico, VA

The ADFOR Intel Analyst reports to the MSTP Project Manager and receives work direction derivatives from the ADFOR Lead.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop exercise‑specific Adversary Forces (ADFOR).
• Research adversary doctrine, TTPs, battle orders, and weapon systems to generate ADFOR data for Planning Books, country factbooks, H&AHQ orders, and JIPOE products.
• Provide comprehensive, current intelligence on near‑peer adversaries in Intelligence.
• Verify the accuracy and fidelity of ADFOR simulation databases.
• Operate simulation workstations employing ADFOR TTPs in Intelligence.
• Replicate a “thinking enemy” by role‑playing ADFOR actions, reacting to friendly operations, adapting tactics, exploiting vulnerabilities. As well, provide an ADFOR operations cell that plans future operations, conducting current operations, and delivering timely combat assessments.
• Contribute to scenario development and exercise design by producing detailed adversary inputs and ensuring integration with the overall planning effort.
• Participate in all Joint Event Life Cycle / Exercise Life Cycle events.
• Adapt actions and plans dynamically to the evolving scenario, ensuring all ADFOR activities remain realistic, credible, and aligned with training objectives.
• Provide SME on near‑peer adversary Intelligence.
• Adjust work hours and billet responsibilities as needed to support 24/7 event operations.
• Perform Military Analyst duties and serve as event OTC when required.
  
  
  

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Attendance at Intermediate Level School (e.g. Marine Corps CSC or completion of equivalent nonresident course) is required. Attendance at SAW or Top Level School is preferred.
  
  
  

Experience

• Minimum eight years of operational experience in deploying and employing aviation, ground combat, supporting arms, or combat service support units.
• Minimum three years of senior level operational planning experience using JOPP and/or MCPP at the COCOM, JTF, MEF, Wing, Division, or equivalent level.
• Minimum three years of demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships at the operational command level, as well as potential adversary Intel capabilities and employment doctrine
• Minimum two years of experience in DoD modeling and simulation and operating simulation workstations.
  
  
  

Core Skills/Competencies

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Able to design and write clear communications and present training programs.
• Excellent organizational, planning, problem-solving, prioritization, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills required. Proficient in the entire suite of MS Office and able to quickly learn additional systems. Familiarity with SharePoint and C2PC is desired.
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus
• Daily travel in local area during workday (including use of personal vehicle)
• Be able to work an unstable schedule, to include holidays and weekends.
  
  
  

SPECIAL POSITION NOTATIONS

• CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required for up to three weeks at a time (or longer)
• Qualification as an authorized company driver is required. All authorized company drivers must have a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to the company’s auto insurance provider.
  
  
  

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• A Secret security clearance is required for this position.
• This position also requires a completed Personnel Security Investigation that will qualify the incumbent to be eligible for access to at least the TS-SCI level, and the individual must be read-in for NATO level access.
  
  
  

This position description outlines the general responsibilities and requirements for the stated position and in no way is an exhaustive list. The company maintains the right to assign or reassign responsibilities to this position at any time.