Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking a Senior Special Operations Forces (SOF) Analyst - Exercise Planner to provide expertise to the External Elements (EXELMS) section of MSTP to support MEF/MEB-level exercise design, planning, and execution and to the Senior Analytics Group in the MAGTF Branch.
The mission of the MSTP is to: Train and Educate Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and Marine Expeditionary Brigades (MEB) Command Elements to conduct operations across the range of military operations, within the context of a Joint, Combined, or Coalition environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Research operational concepts, & plans; conduct analysis of SOF processes; determine information exchange requirements and requirements for joint subject matter expertise to support training.
Support all phases of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) to enable full-spectrum SOF/Conventional Force Integration, Interoperability, and Interdependence (SOF/CF I3).
Plan for the conduct SOF/CF I3 at the tactical and operational levels, have doctrinally appropriate SOF Command and Control (C2) understanding, access SOF planners to create relevant joint SOF scenarios and exercise products to successfully integrate SOF/CF I3, and coordinate access to SOF organizations to integrate Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) plans and concepts into academic sessions.
Coach and mentor the training audience up to the O-6 MEF Assistant Chief of Staff level.
Produce exercise planning products to include COCOM/JTF/MEF-level operation orders incorporating SOF. Directly engage MEF/MEB level training audiences to capture training objectives and ensure their incorporation into the exercise scenario.
Lead the development of scripted, scenario-based, Force/Joint level Fires events as part of the Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) designed to generate training audience activity.
Lead SOF Working Group as part of an exercise design team at exercise planning conferences to design the scope and method of training; must be able to translate training objectives into observable and measurable SOF training activities.
Advise active-duty and reserve officers at a simulated Higher and Adjacent Headquarters (H&AH) on the execution of planned exercise events to ensure all training objectives are met.
Support extended work hours in support of 12 to 24-hour continuous operations during events.
Perform role of an event Observer, Trainer, Collector (OTC) when required.
Conduct SOF tactical and operational planning at the conceptual, functional, and detailed levels for service and functional component organizations and joint headquarters organizations.
Perform research of existing and emerging operational concepts; plans and conducts analysis of data.
Plan and prepare lesson plans and seminars, provide instruction and event analysis on SOF capabilities, operations, and integration with Marine Corps and joint/combined operations and doctrine to Field Grade and General Officers.
Conduct reviews and structured walk-throughs of events, operation orders and plans, and information collection requirements.
Review orders, briefs, and documents to support event exercise design, scenario development and higher and adjacent headquarters functions.
Review and provide comments on Marine Corps and joint doctrine documents, best practices, and tactics, techniques and procedures not covered by doctrine (i.e., Marine Corps Interim Publication, MSTP Pamphlet).
Requirements:
10+ years of operational experience in deployment and employment of SOF in a Joint/Combined environment.
8+ years of demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships at the operational command level in operational force employment experience.
Senior staff planning experience in SOF integration into the Joint Operations Planning Process and/or the Marine Corps Planning Process at a JTF, MEF, MEB, or Division staff.
Background at varying echelons of command and experience integrating SOF capabilities into JTF or Combatant Command operations.
Possess detailed and functional knowledge of SOF planning processes required to inform the Marine Corps and Joint/Combined Planning Process.
Knowledgeable of Special Operations Command (SOCOM), Joint, and Marine Corps doctrine related to SOF.
Experience writing orders IAW CJCSM 3130.03A, 4 February 2019, Planning and Execution Formats and Guidance and NATO Order format.
Experience conducting tactical and operational level planning at the conceptual, functional, and detailed levels for service and functional components, as well as joint headquarters.
Completion of Intermediate Service School and Senior Service School.
Knowledge of command-and-control processes related to SOF.
Desired Skills/Qualifications
Direct participation in real world operations is desired.
Recent Active-Duty experience (within 5 years) as SOF unit leadership or senior TSOC leader.
Senior-Level – Bachelor's Degree or equivalent w/ 15+ Years Direct Relevant Experience.
Familiar with developing events to support a Master Scenario Events List (MSEL).
Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook skills.
Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Normal Office Environment.
Travel
30-40%, primarily to Camp Lejeune, NC; Camp Pendleton, CA; and Okinawa
Company Description
Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer's mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a veteran-owned small business.
A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.
Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer's expectations.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.
