[Surge] Lessons Learned Collection Analyst
About The Position
Obsidian Solutions Group is seeking a Surge Lessons Learned Collection Analyst to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Staff Training Program at Quantico, VA. The Surge Analyst will conduct formal LL collections, perform interviews and debriefs, and provide analytical synthesis. This surge position augments the MAGTF Analysis Section during formal Lessons Learned collections and reinforces embedded analysts during high-tempo mission cycles. The Marine Corps Center for Lessons Learned (MCCLL) often executes simultaneous collections at multiple locations, creating resource constraints that surge support is designed to prevent. This position ensures that bottlenecks do not occur when overlapping collections or large-force events exceed embedded analyst capacity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant military or analytical experience
- Active Secret clearance required
- Broad understanding of MAGTF organization, operations, and training
- Experience conducting interviews, facilitating after-action reviews, or operational analysis
- Strong analytical and writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of diverse collection teams
- Flexibility and adaptability to support surge requirements on short notice
- Willingness to travel frequently and on short notice
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and military planning systems
- Physical ability to operate in field environments during collections
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of Marine Corps Command & Staff College or Marine Corps Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education course preferred
- Retired or former Marine Corps Officer or Senior Enlisted (E-7 and above) strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct formal Lessons Learned collections during major MAGTF exercises and training events
- Support overlapping collections when MCCLL executes simultaneous operations at multiple sites
- Perform structured interviews with commanders, staff officers, and key personnel
- Facilitate debriefs and after-action reviews with units at various echelons
- Provide analytical synthesis of collected data and observations
- Augment embedded analysts during high-tempo operational cycles and peak collection periods
- Support large-force events requiring expanded collection team coverage
- Support all MAGTF elements (Command Element, Ground Combat Element, Aviation Combat Element, Logistics Combat Element)
- Compile and organize raw LL data for analysis and report production
- Assist in drafting sections of formal LL reports and products
- Coordinate with embedded analysts and MAGTF element subject matter experts
- Deploy on short notice to collection sites throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations
- Adapt quickly to different unit types, operational contexts, and collection requirements
- Maintain proficiency across MAGTF operations and LL collection methodologies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
