Program Analyst – Marine Forces Pacific
About The Position
Obsidian Solutions Group is seeking a Program Analyst to support Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) at Camp H.M. Smith, Oahu, Hawaii. MARFORPAC serves as U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's (INDOPACOM) senior Marine Corps headquarters, requiring dedicated onsite analyst presence. The Program Analyst will be responsible for capturing theater-level Lessons Learned (LL), integrating joint and coalition LL, and supporting Operational Plan (OPLAN) and Operation Order (OPORD) LL flows. This position requires an understanding of theater-level operations, joint and coalition operations, and the ability to work within a complex, multi-service environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 7-10 years of relevant military, joint operations, or analytical experience
- Graduate of Marine Corps Command & Staff College or Marine Corps Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education course
- Active Secret clearance required; ability to obtain Top Secret preferred
- Retired or former Marine Corps Officer (O-4 and above) or Senior Enlisted (E-8/E-9) strongly preferred
- Experience in military planning, operations, or management analysis at the theater or joint level
- Knowledge of INDOPACOM operations, theater strategy, and joint/coalition operations
- Understanding of OPLAN and OPORD development processes
- Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills with ability to brief senior leaders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, military planning tools, and knowledge management systems
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate across multiple organizations and cultures
- Experience working in joint or coalition environments highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Capture and document theater-level Lessons Learned across MARFORPAC's area of operations
- Integrate joint Lessons Learned from U.S. military services operating within INDOPACOM
- Coordinate and integrate coalition Lessons Learned from partner nations and allied forces
- Support OPLAN and OPORD development by incorporating relevant LL into operational planning processes
- Manage LL flows and workflows to ensure timely dissemination to appropriate stakeholders
- Coordinate with INDOPACOM staff, component commands, and subordinate Marine units on LL matters
- Analyze theater-level trends and patterns to identify systemic issues and opportunities for improvement
- Prepare comprehensive reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership
- Maintain LL databases and knowledge management systems for theater-level operations
- Support after-action review processes for major exercises, operations, and engagements
- Facilitate LL working groups and coordination meetings with joint and coalition partners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
