MAGTF Training SME [Evergreen]

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC•Twentynine Palms, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Location: Twentynine Palms, CA, US Must be a U.S citizen Security Clearance: Secret - TS/SCI Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking a MAGTF Training SME to join the Team! The MAGTF Training Command (MAGTFTC) mission is to Manage the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Program (MAGTFTP) and conduct service level Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) combined arms training to enhance the combat readiness of the operating forces and support the Marine Corps’ responsibilities to national security. Per CMC mandate, MAGTFTC has established a Force on Force component to the MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX), which includes requirements for design and development of scenario(s), and observation, assessment, and mentorship of training unit staffs. There is a critical need to support MAGTFTC in the development, planning, and execution of assessments for the Force on Force (FoF) training during the MWX. One of several end states for the training is a timely, thorough, and informative assessment of the training unit against stated Mission Essential Tasks and training objectives designed by MAGTFTC and the training unit commander. As such, this endstate must be designed into the build of the assessment program. The Exercise Development Support: MAGTF Training SME ISO MWX (hereafter referred to as the MAGTF Training SME) will support the efforts of the Assessment Team during the planning and execution of the MWX. The MAGTF Training shall demonstrate significant MAGTF experience with Operations or Command billets within the battalion, squadron, regimental, group, division, wing or MEF Staffs (S3/G3, G5 or G7). The SME shall be an expert doctrinal analyst, possess excellent writing skills, demonstrate expertise of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), and have a deep understanding of adversary forces. To fulfill the role as a MAGTF Training SME, the incumbent will develop, analyze, organize, plan, and coordinate Force on Force training events with other exercise development support team members. The incumbent shall participate in the observation of training units’ staffs and leadership in their planning and execution of operations during the MWX and support the development and provision of immediate feedback in a hotwash, AAR points, and the development of a detailed assessment. The MAGTF Training SME will serve as an Experienced Mentor to Battle Staff Training (BST) unit staffs and commanders participating in training events hosted by MAGTFTC. They will work with the MAGTFTC Exercise Design and Control Staff to develop HICON products using experience as battalion, squadron, regimental, group, division, wing or MEF commanders in support of the exercise scenarios. The focus of work will be on operational and tactical operations, operational and tactical planning requirements, and MAGTF operations across the Range of Military Operations (ROMO) and the warfighting functions

Requirements

The MAGTF Training SME will have experience leading and training units in the Marine Corps Ground Combat Element (GCE), Logistic Combat Element (LCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) or Command Element (CE) units.
Experience with Marine Corps training and education programs and comprehensive knowledge of the Marine Corps training and education system, training philosophy and implementation policies.
Operational experience in the MAGTF with billets of an Operations Officer and/or Commanding Officer at the Battalion or higher level.
Expert knowledge of the roles and missions of various types of USMC forces/capabilities (including reserve component), their employment, and how they contribute to USMC operations.
In-depth understanding of USMC warfighting doctrine, warfighting functions, command and staff operations, and Marine Corps procedures and responsibilities across all levels of war.
Depth of knowledge of Opposing Force employment in Force-on-Force training exercises.
Depth of knowledge of major peer/near-peer Threat/Adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), and operational employment.
Must possess knowledge of USMC requirements and capabilities in executing combat operations across the ROMO, including how the USMC executes operations in support of USMC MAGTF and Joint Force operations.
Must possess knowledge of other services (Air Force, Navy, and Army) combat operations doctrine to ensure thorough linkage between USMC and Joint Service Operations Doctrine.
Must be able to multi-task efficiently and work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and have a strong attention for detail.
Can design and develop training courses or course materials, plan and conduct training program evaluations, and have knowledge and experience in the development, execution and assessment of training plans and training events from platoon to division level.
SME must have demonstrated background in developing information and decision briefs and associated supporting documentation for General Officer level audiences. This will require strong written and oral communication skills.
Master’s degree or equivalent experience is desired and a minimum of 7 years of experience in USMC organizational processes at the regimental/base level or above.
A minimum of 7 years of experience in operations; 4 years of experience employing USMC forces; 4 years of experience in USMC training standards.
A minimum of 15 years of experience in USMC, joint, and multinational operations at the tactical and operational levels of war.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in employing and supervising the employment of various types of USMC forces/capabilities (including reserve component).
A minimum of 4 years of experience with the policies, procedures, and methods associated with the creation of USMC doctrine and the development of USMC training standards.
Documented experience in the management and execution of Marine Corps training and education programs and comprehensive knowledge of the Marine Corps training and education system, training philosophy and implementation policies.
SME must be a graduate of Command and Staff or equivalent is required; have extensive knowledge of the Service’s warfighting philosophy and MAGTF doctrine across the range of military operations.
A combination of education and experience that displays the requisite skillset is considered.
Must be a U.S citizen
Security Clearance: Secret - TS/SCI

Responsibilities

Provide experience-based mentorship to training unit commanders and their staffs on the creation of orders products and their ability to command and control operations.
Provide MAGTFTC Exercise Control and Design Staff commander-level inputs into order and scenario product development.
Act as scenario commander, when required, in order to provide commander’s guidance and intent, drive the planning process for training units and students, and make commander decisions upon execution within the scenario.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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