Defense Mission Professional
About The Position
As a Defense Mission Professional, you will use your knowledge of the Marine Corps mission and organization to shape, capture, manage, and oversee the delivery of services and solutions addressing complex Marine Corps challenges. You will apply insight into the Marine Corps’ strategic direction to contribute to business strategies and plans; form and lead high-performing teams; oversee program or project performance; and implement continuous process improvement initiatives. Working with specialists in advising, analytics, and digital solutions, you will support Marine Corps readiness and force generation. You will engage with senior government and industry leaders to influence program and project direction, develop strategies, and integrate mission, analytical, and technical capabilities to manage execution plans and controls that achieve desired outcomes. The role is listed as not remote and is located in Quantico, Virginia, with Stafford, Virginia, also listed as an additional location. A TS/SCI clearance is required.
Requirements
- 15 or more years of experience with the Marine Corps.
- Experience developing and executing complex strategies and plans to achieve an outcome or vision.
- Knowledge of Marine Corps force design, combat development, force generation, and force employment processes.
- Demonstrated ability to form, develop, and employ teams with varied backgrounds and capabilities to achieve common goals; lead teams of varying sizes and multiple concurrent programs or projects of varying complexity; and meet or exceed standards.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-tempo, dynamic environment and adjust rapidly to changing direction or requirements.
- Ability to balance long-term and short-term priorities and competing requirements while meeting objectives.
- Ability to communicate and interface effectively with senior government officials, and develop and deliver persuasive positions in written or verbal formats to executive and senior-level audiences.
- Ability to shape and influence the strategic direction of programs and initiatives.
- TS/SCI clearance; applicants are subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Bachelor's degree.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in leadership positions as a commissioned officer, senior non-commissioned officer, or senior-level DoD government official supporting Headquarters Marine Corps or Marine Corps operationally focused commands.
- Master's degree.
Responsibilities
- Use knowledge of the Marine Corps mission and organization to shape, capture, manage, and oversee delivery of services and solutions.
- Apply understanding of Marine Corps strategic direction to contribute to business strategies and plans.
- Form and lead high-performing teams with varied capabilities.
- Oversee program or project performance and implement continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Work with advising, analytics, and digital solutions specialists to improve Marine Corps readiness and force generation.
- Engage strategically with senior government and industry leaders to influence program or project direction.
- Develop and implement strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
- Integrate mission, analytical, and technical capabilities to design and manage execution of program or project plans and controls.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits
- Financial and retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
