Senior Military Training and Assessment Analyst

CATHEXIS•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence. You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around Respect, Engagement, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence in everything we do for our employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results. We are seeking a motivated, team oriented and detailed Senior Military Training and Assessment Analyst to join our team. This is an anticipated opportunity, pending government funding approval. In this role, you will support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) in support of a subordinate office within the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War, Readiness, the Joint Assessment & Enabling Capability (JAEC) office. JAEC requires a combination of program advisory, policy development, and mission support services to design, develop, and implement an array of assessments to provide decision opportunities for the military and joint training communities. This position will be located onsite at the Pentagon. This is an anticipated opportunity, pending government funding approval. We are proactively sourcing qualified candidates in advance of funding to ensure we are positioned to move quickly once funding is confirmed. If your experience aligns with our requirements, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out to discuss next steps.

Requirements

Active Top Secret Clearance is required
Master’s degree
10 or more years of experience in military training, Joint Military Training and Exercises or related fields, with experience supporting OUSW
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with SharePoint
Strong analytical and writing skills
Strong knowledge of military structures, protocols and technical writing requirements
Ability to lead and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and deadlines

Nice To Haves

Military joint training exercises and education preferred
Experience developing reports and responses to Congressional inquiries with limited direction.
Experience supporting executive-level leadership in a military or government setting
Knowledge of Government-wide training strategies to provide detailed analysis

Responsibilities

Lead and collaborate on group and assigned projects as part of the Assessments Team
Leads and collaborates with identified Combatant Commands (CCMDs), military personnel, civilians, and contractors to gather, analyze, and evaluate program assessment data
Develops Meta assessments by synthesizing structured and unstructured data, identifying trends and gaps, and linking quantitative and qualitative findings to actionable recommendations
Analyze Joint training exercises and evaluation program effectiveness using priorities from the Secretary of Defense’s National Defense Strategy
Supports the development and facilitation of Joint training engagements and analytic events across the Joint Force.
Leads and supports the direct engagement of external clients and stakeholders to support policy development, implementation, and execution
Develops, updates, and coordinates action memos, decision memoranda, congressional responses, briefing materials, and conducts background research
Build staffing packages, coordinate response tracking, and manage the follow-up process for action items and responses.
Conducts and supports high-level analysis of programmatic data, identifying key trends and presenting findings to senior leadership
Develops and prepares briefing materials for senior leaders to facilitate and track timely decisions
Navigate bureaucratic stoppages and/or logjams, solving problems, mitigating risks, and advancing staffing packages
Support onboarding and ongoing training for new team members, contributing to team growth and development
Develop professional reports and responses to Congressional inquiries
Assessment and monitoring activities, along with performance measures and methodologies to support the Combatant Commanders Joint Training Exercise and Evaluation Program (JTEEP) program
Activities include executing the Joint Training Exercise and Evaluation Program (JTEEP), assisting with the annual budgeting process, providing annual program assessment and advising on the program fiscal guidance
Support organizational assessment, design, and refinement efforts across the P&R portfolio to enhance operations and align the organization, its strategy, and its vision. This would include assessing the current state, developing multiple organizational design options, and assessing and refining supporting operating models and governance structures
Support the design of organizational decision rights documentation that defines the roles, responsibilities, and accountability of stakeholders corresponding to an organizational change, or an existing function
Support the development and implementation of performance management frameworks and measurement tools that assess the efficiency and effectiveness of projects, programs, and strategic initiatives, ensuring a systematic approach to evaluating progress toward desired outcomes
Lead and facilitate working groups, conduct individual outreach, and engage in governance meetings with stakeholders across the Joint Force, including OSW agencies and Combatant Commands, to keep stakeholders integrated and support data-driven decision-making
Assist the Government with identifying and documenting vulnerabilities and risks and analyzing threats that may be impediments to the OUSW program execution