Operational History Analyst

Who we are:

Walsingham partners with the government to provide the highest-quality, most responsive support possible for our warfighters in peaceful and hostile environments across the globe. We provide comprehensive service capabilities in operations and maintenance; energy and fuel management; infrastructure and logistics; training solutions; and intelligence support. With demonstrated experience supporting contracts within and outside of the United States, Walsingham brings a unique blend of worldwide logistics, broad operational staffing, and the expertise to manage government-owned contractor-operated facilities.

Job Description: Operational History Analyst (This position is contingent upon contract award.)

Job Type: Full time and On-site

Position Summary:

WGI is seeking an Operational History Analyst to be responsible for providing support to the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) by advising on the collection, analysis and application of historical data to ongoing and future operations. This position supports government personnel in maintaining institutional knowledge, developing lessons learned, and integrating historical insight into planning, training, and capability development efforts across the SOF Enterprise. The analyst will collaborate closely with operational planners, intelligence analysts, and program officers to ensure historical trends, precedents, and case studies to inform command decision-making and strategic assessments. 

Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide analytical and programmatic support to USSOCOM in capturing, organizing, and assessing historical operational data relevant to current and future missions.


• Assist in developing and maintaining USSOCOM’s historical archives, databases, and knowledge repositories.


• Support the development of lessons learned reports and after-action reviews (AARs), ensuring findings are integrated into planning and training cycles.


• Conduct research and analysis of past SOF operations, campaigns, and interagency activities to identify enduring lessons learned and best practices.


• Prepare detailed historical reports, timelines, and briefings for leadership, staff elements, and operational planners.


• Advise on the integration of historical perspectives into operational concepts, capability development, and doctrine refinement.


• Coordinate with the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Service Components, and interagency organizations to share historical data and synchronize analytical efforts.


• Support the curation and management of classified and unclassified historical materials in compliance with DoD and USSOCOM security protocols.


• Develop and manage documentation to support command historical programs, anniversary events, and strategic communications initiatives. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline; 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.


• Minimum of 8 years of experience in historical research, analysis, or documentation within the DoD, Joint, or Interagency environment


• Familiarity with operational history programs, military archives, or lessons learned processes.


• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize complex historical data into actionable insights.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing high-level reports and briefings.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools; experience with document management systems preferred.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail.


• Understanding of DoD classification guidance and security procedures for handling sensitive information.


• Familiarity with USSOCOM’s historical initiatives, command archives, and lessons learned frameworks.


• Experience integrating historical analysis into operational planning, capability development, or training environments.


• Shall possess and maintain a current TS/SCI clearance.

Additional Information:

This job description is intended to outline the primary duties and responsibilities of the Operational History Analyst role. It is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all tasks or responsibilities that may be required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO statement:

Walsingham Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.