What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Analyst position at Innovative Reasoning?
The Exercise Analyst provides analysis and reporting support for MARCENT exercises, ensuring exercise events inform readiness assessments and strengthen operational capabilities. This role provides analytical input into the design and conduct of exercises, collects and analyzes results to identify lessons learned, and supports the development of After Action Reviews . The analyst coordinates exercise documentation with MARCENT staff, CENTCOM, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of exercise outcomes with operational requirements. With 5–7 years of experience and expertise in exercise design, execution, and assessment, the analyst develops objectives, concepts, Mission Essential Task Lists, plans, and budgets; maintains JTIMS data and webpages; and produces and conducts weekly exercise briefings. By integrating detailed analysis with operational reporting, the Exercise Analyst enhances MARCENT’s ability to evaluate readiness and improve performance in joint and combined operations. ***THIS EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Provide analytical input into the design and conduct of MARCENT exercises.
- Collect, compile, and analyze exercise results to identify lessons learned.
- Support development of After Action Reviews .
- Coordinate exercise documentation with MARCENT staff and CENTCOM.
- Develop exercise objectives, concepts, METLs, plans, and budgets.
- Maintain JTIMS data, webpages, and exercise documentation.
- Produce and deliver weekly exercise briefings to leadership.
Supplemental Duties:
- Assist in identifying training gaps and incorporating lessons learned into future exercises.
- Contribute to SOPs and documentation processes for exercise planning and reporting.
- Support MARCENT participation in joint/coalition exercise planning conferences.
Administrative Duties:
- Maintain compliance with MARCENT administrative procedures and reporting requirements.
- Ensure exercise documentation is archived according to records management standards.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Education/Experience/Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 5–7 years of experience in exercise design, execution, and assessment/Joint Event Life Cycle (JECL) process.
- Expertise in developing exercise objectives, concepts, METLs, plans, and budgets.
- Experience maintaining JTIMS data and webpages.
- Experience producing and conducting exercise briefings.
- Familiarity with joint/combined exercise planning and evaluation.
- Strong report writing and analytical ability.
- Secret clearance required.
Additional Skills:
- Ability to evaluate exercise results and derive lessons learned.
- Strong communication and coordination skills for exercise documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and exercise analysis tools.
- Collaboration skills to integrate MARCENT exercise objectives with joint/coalition efforts.
Location:
Primary workplace is MARCENT Headquarters, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida.
Work Environment:
Office environment within a joint military/civilian/contractor staff. Includes participation in exercise events and conferences.
Physical Demands:
Primarily sedentary office work with extensive computer use. May involve travel and participation in field exercise activities.
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday–Friday, 0800–1600.
May require flexibility during major exercises.
License and Other Requirements:
Valid U.S. Driver’s License. Eligibility for issuance of a Common Access Card.
Salary and Benefits:
As stated during the hiring process.
Security Clearance:
Secret clearance required.
Travel:
May include CONUS and OCONUS travel to support MARCENT exercises and planning conferences.