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About The Position
BreakForth Solutions is seeking a Naval Surface Warfare Subject Matter Expert to support the Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group’s (MCTOG) Exercise Design and Control (EXCON) team. As naval integration concepts gain emphasis across training, security engagement plans, and crisis-response operations, MCTOG provides training and virtual exercises to enhance core competencies in Joint Naval Operations involving the US Marine Corps Ground Combat Element. The SME will work in a collegial setting, collecting information, analyzing data, and delivering presentations to Marine officers and staff. The role supports naval operations exercise design and MCTOG Battle Staff and student planning on Naval Integration and Surface Warfare concepts, including the five phases of amphibious assault forcible entry operations. The SME presents Navy perspectives on current and future issues, represents the Navy on conceptual matters, articulates the Navy’s position on proposed USMC and Joint/service concepts, and provides expertise across amphibious operations, Surface Warfare, MAGTF/Naval Fires, and integration of naval concepts across MAGTF functions. The role also analyzes the Future Operating Environment and adversary capabilities, attends conferences and instructional classes, prepares trip reports, and develops and delivers classroom instruction for MCTOG academic and Battle Staff training programs.
Requirements
- Top Secret clearance.
- Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP)/Navy Planning Process (NPP) experience or equivalent.
- Experience working at a Flag Officer staff level.
- Demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships.
- Ability to educate people who may have minimal knowledge of Navy concepts, operations, and resources.
- Experience working at or with a Maritime Operations Center in a Numbered Fleet.
- Solid understanding of Joint Navy or USMC planning processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.
- Self-motivation and discretion to work effectively under minimal supervision.
- Ability to multitask efficiently and work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.
- Strong attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Surface Warfare Officer at the O-4/O-5 level.
- Relevant experience with EWTG/TACTRAGRU.
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, operations research, management, military science, or a relevant area.
- Qualification as a Tactical Action Officer of a Surface Navy Combatant, with a solid understanding of Composite Warfare.
- Completion of Maritime Staff Operations Course (MSOC) at Newport, Rhode Island.
- Qualification as a Staff Tactical Action Officer of a Destroyer Squadron.
Responsibilities
- Support exercise design in naval operations from a Naval Surface Warfare perspective.
- Support MCTOG, Battle Staff, and student planning regarding Naval Integration and Surface Warfare concepts, including the five phases of amphibious assault forcible entry operations.
- Present perspectives on current and future naval issues of interest to USMC Ground Combat Element components.
- Represent the Navy perspective on conceptual issues and provide expertise on Composite Warfare Commander, Expeditionary Strike Groups, Sea Basing, Navy Transformation, Maritime Operations Center, and related topics.
- Articulate the Navy’s position regarding proposed USMC and Joint/service concepts.
- Provide naval expertise across amphibious operations, Surface Warfare, and MAGTF/Naval Fires; assist with integrating naval concepts across MAGTF Intelligence, C5ISR-T, GCE Operations, and Information Operations.
- Provide Navy and USMC analysis of the Future Operating Environment and current and future adversary capabilities against Joint and Combined operating concepts.
- Attend conferences and provide trip reports with debriefs of significant actions and developments of interest to the USMC regarding Navy issues.
- Attend and assess instructional classes given by MCTOG and other USMC and Navy organizations as required.
- Develop and provide classroom instruction in support of the MCTOG Academic Program and Battle Staff Training Program.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical benefits for the employee.
- A host of other benefits (not specified).
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Job Type
Full-time
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