Naval Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC • Twentynine Palms, CA

21h • $100,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Obsidian Solutions Group is seeking a Naval Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) Subject Matter Expert to support the Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group (MCTOG). MCTOG provides standardized advanced training and certification to Ground Combat Element (GCE) Operations Officers, Operations Chiefs, and select GCE training specialists in GCE operations, combined arms planning and integration, and unit readiness planning at the company, battalion, and regiment levels to support GCE Training and Readiness events.

The SWO SME supports MCTOG Exercise Control (EXCON), exercise design, Battle Staff and student planning, and the integration of naval surface warfare concepts into training and virtual exercises involving Joint Naval Operations and the USMC GCE. The role requires collecting and analyzing information, making presentations to Marine officers and staffs, contributing naval perspectives on current and future issues, and developing and delivering classroom instruction. The position is based primarily in Twentynine Palms, California, with some telework authorized from the Southern California area. Active Secret clearance with Top Secret eligibility is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret clearance with Top Secret eligibility.
• Qualification as a Tactical Action Officer of a Surface Navy Combatant, with a solid understanding of Composite Warfare.
• Completion of Command & Staff College or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships.
• Ability to effectively educate people who may have minimal knowledge of US Navy concepts, operations, and resources.
• Experience working at or with a Maritime Operations Center (MOC) in a Numbered Fleet.
• Solid understanding of the Joint, Navy, or Marine Corps Planning Processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member with a good attitude.
• Self-motivation and discretion to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and maintain strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in information systems, operations research, management, military science, or a relevant area.
• Qualification as a Staff Tactical Action Officer of a Destroyer Squadron.
• Completion of the Maritime Staff Operations Course (MSOC) at Newport, Rhode Island.
• Surface Warfare Officer at the O-4/O-5 level.
• Relevant experience with EWTG/TACTRAGRU.

Responsibilities

• Support MCTOG exercise design for naval operations from a Naval Surface Warfare perspective.
• Support MCTOG Battle Staff and student planning concerning naval integration and Surface Warfare concepts.
• Support MCTOG and student planning across the five phases of amphibious assault forcible-entry operations.
• Present perspectives on current and future naval issues of interest to the Marine Corps GCE component.
• Represent the Navy perspective on conceptual issues and advise MCTOG on topics including Composite Warfare Commander (CWC), Expeditionary Strike Groups, Cruiser and Destroyer (CRUDES) Operations, Sea Basing, Navy Transformation, and Maritime Operations Center (MOC) operations.
• Articulate current Navy positions regarding proposed USMC and Joint/service concepts.
• Provide naval expertise across amphibious operations, Surface Warfare, and MAGTF/Naval Fires, and assist with integrating naval concepts across MAGTF Intelligence, C5ISR-T, GCE Operations, and Information Operations.
• Provide Navy and Marine Corps analysis of the Future Operating Environment and current and future adversary capabilities against Joint and Combined operating concepts.
• Attend conferences and provide trip reports documenting significant actions and developments of interest to the Marine Corps regarding Navy issues.
• Attend and assess instructional classes delivered by MCTOG and other Marine Corps and Navy organizations as required.
• Develop and provide classroom instruction in support of the MCTOG Academic Program and Battle Staff Training Program.
• Travel internationally to conduct education or training for subject units and travel domestically for training and program coordination as required.

Benefits

• The company states that it offers a highly competitive compensation package and exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families; specific benefit types are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior