Adversary Force (ADFOR) Aviation Analyst

Corps Solutions•Quantico, VA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The ADFOR Aviation Analyst reports to the MSTP Project Manager and receives work direction derivatives from the ADFOR Lead. This role involves developing exercise-specific Adversary Forces (ADFOR), researching adversary doctrine, TTPs, battle orders, and weapon systems to generate ADFOR data for various planning products. The analyst will provide comprehensive, current intelligence on near-peer adversaries in Aviation, verify the accuracy of ADFOR simulation databases, and operate simulation workstations employing ADFOR TTPs. A key responsibility is to replicate a “thinking enemy” by role-playing ADFOR actions, reacting to friendly operations, adapting tactics, and exploiting vulnerabilities. This includes managing an ADFOR operations cell for planning, conducting current operations, and delivering combat assessments. The analyst will contribute to scenario development and exercise design, participate in all Joint Event Life Cycle / Exercise Life Cycle events, and dynamically adapt actions and plans to evolving scenarios to ensure realism and alignment with training objectives. The position requires Subject Matter Expertise on near-peer adversary Aviation and may require adjusted work hours to support 24/7 event operations. Military Analyst duties and serving as event OTC may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required.
Attendance at Intermediate Level School (e.g. Marine Corps CSC or completion of equivalent nonresident course) is required.
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 aviation capabilities and employment doctrine.
Minimum two years of experience in DoD modeling and simulation and operating simulation workstations.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Attendance at SAW or Top Level School is preferred.
Familiarity with SharePoint and C2PC is desired.

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 Aviation.
Verify the accuracy and fidelity of ADFOR simulation databases.
Operate simulation workstations employing ADFOR TTPs in Aviation.
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 Aviation.
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.