External Elements (EXELMS) Fires Analyst
About The Position
The External Elements (EXELMS) Fires Analyst reports to and receives work direction derivatives from the MSTP Project Manager and the EXELMS Section Head. This role involves conducting tactical and operational planning, advising on functional duties, preparing various military documents, researching concepts, and contributing to policy and SOP development within Fires. The analyst will also participate in reviews, attend conferences, lead working groups, perform Military Analyst duties, and support 24/7 event operations. A key aspect of the role includes observing, training, and providing feedback to MAGTF G-3 Force Fires/Effects sections during exercises, as well as reviewing TS/SCI intelligence for exercise injection and coordinating with relevant personnel.
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 deployment and employment of ground combat, aviation, supporting arms, or combat service support units, related equipment and C2 methods and systems at the Higher Headquarters level.
- Minimum three years of training and education experience in military doctrine, tactics, or planning.
- 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
- Possess detailed and functional knowledge of the Marine Corps and joint/combined Planning Process and doctrine related to Fires/Effects.
- Conduct tactical and operational planning at conceptual, functional and detailed levels for service, functional component, and joint headquarters organizations in Fires.
- Advise and perform functional duties for event billets across service and functional component headquarters and Joint/Combined Force Headquarters per Fires.
- Prepare orders, reports, briefs, and planning documents to support event scenario development and headquarters functions and, occasionally, prepare lesson plans and seminars.
- Research concepts and conduct analysis of factual data.
- Contribute to MSTP policy and SOP development within Fires.
- Participate in and conduct reviews and walk-throughs of events, operation orders and plans, and information requirements.
- Attend on and off-site conferences and lead working groups within Fires.
- Perform Military Analyst duties and serve as event OTC when required.
- Adjust work hours and billet responsibilities as needed to support 24/7 event operations.
- Observe, train, and provide feedback to MAGTF G-3 Force Fires/Effects section during MSTP supported exercises and events (up to TS/SCI security level).
- Review TS/SCI intelligence from SCIFs for potential injection into the Exercise Audience Targeting/Effects boards and working groups, and coordinate with Exercise Controllers, the on-site SSO and SIO prior to including/injecting SCIF-derived information into exercises.
- Contribute to Marine Corps and joint doctrine, TTPs, and best-practice publications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
