Fleet Exercise Training Analyst

SAIC•Norfolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Army Navy Business Group has an opportunity for a Fleet Training Program Analyst supporting Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) in Norfolk, Virginia. The position calls for an experienced analyst and subject matter expert in naval training events and exercises, particularly Large Scale Exercises (LSE). The analyst supports exercise planning, execution, assessment, and oversight across the full exercise lifecycle, and advises USFF N7 government representatives on planning and execution matters. The role involves coordinating and responding to formal, informal, emergent, and routine exercise-related tasks; contributing expertise at events and forums on topics such as exercise control, opposing forces, and manpower; tracking ongoing exercise lifecycle events; and helping develop exercise hot-wash documents, after-action reviews, and post-event analyses. The candidate will engage senior staff in written and oral formats and lead working groups or cross-functional teams. The posting describes a requirement for a U.S. citizen with a bachelor's degree, a Top Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. It also specifies active military duty experience at the mid-grade to senior officer level, ten years of naval operations experience, and at least two years of naval exercise planning experience. The description gives differing program analyst experience figures: eight years in the initial experience discussion and three years as a desired qualification.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Active military duty experience at the mid-grade to senior officer level.
Ten years of experience in naval operations.
At least two years of experience in naval exercise planning.
At least eight years of applicable program analyst experience, as stated in the initial experience requirements.
Experience with U.S. Navy fleet and/or joint training operations, policy, doctrine, systems, and staff procedures, including understanding of OFRP, FRTP, FTC, and other Navy training policies.
Echelon III or higher staff experience and working knowledge or understanding of U.S. Navy fleet training programs and the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP).
Excellent public speaking, presentation, time management, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and closely with senior personnel.
Experience managing and prioritizing large, complex projects with numerous stakeholders.
Experience as a team and/or project leader.
Ability to leverage best practices and handle multiple tasks and interruptions with minimal impact on productivity and deliverables.
Experience engaging senior staff at the Flag Officer, Director, or Manager level in written and oral formats.
Experience conducting fleet training analysis and assessment to identify gaps, training needs, and solutions.

Nice To Haves

Four years of naval exercise planning experience; the posting lists this as desired, while two years is required.
Three years of applicable Program Analyst experience, listed under desired qualifications.
Demonstrated specific experience planning and executing exercise and training events with flag-level/general officers and senior executives.
Experience as an Echelon III or higher staff action officer.
Understanding of the Fleet Command and Control (C2) structure.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, execution, assessment, and oversight of exercises.
Provide subject matter expertise on planning issues across the full exercise lifecycle.
Support, analyze, coordinate, and provide administrative responses to formal, informal, emergent, and routine tasks concerning exercise planning and execution.
Provide recommendations and advice to USFF N7 government representatives in forums, meetings, conferences, and working groups.
Provide subject matter expertise during planning, execution, and assessment events across topics including exercise control, opposing force (OPFOR), and manpower.
Help coordinate and update USFF N7 government representatives on day-to-day execution of ongoing exercise lifecycle events.
Assist with researching, developing, and coordinating exercise hot-wash documents, after-action reviews (AARs), and post-event analyses.
Manage and prioritize large, complex projects involving numerous stakeholders.
Lead working groups and cross-functional teams.
Conduct fleet training analysis and assessment to identify gaps, training needs, and solutions.