Primary Location: Quantico, VA

Must be a U.S Citizen

Security Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking a Joint Aviation C2 Analyst for the External Elements (EXELMS) section of MSTP to provide support to MEF/MEB-level exercise design, planning, and execution.

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 and conducts analysis of aviation C2 processes and determines theater-specific capabilities for C2 of aviation.
• Produce exercise planning products to include Joint/Combined Air Operations Plans and Concepts of Operation (CONOPS). Engage the training audience (MEF/MEB level) to capture training objectives and ensure their incorporation into the exercise scenario.
• Support all phases of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) to enable full-spectrum employment of air power in MSTP-led and supported exercises and wargames.
• Plan for the employment of joint/combined airpower at the tactical and operational levels, and create relevant joint aviation scenarios and exercise products to successfully integrate airpower plans and employment concepts into academic sessions.
• Coach and mentor the training audience up to the O-6 MEF Assistant Chief of Staff level.
• Act as the Air Tasking Order (ATO) Production POC during MSTP-led exercises.
• Participate in the development of scripted, scenario-based Air Operations planning events as part of the Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) designed to generate training audience activity.
• Act as the lead ATO developer/producer as part of the exercise design team. ICW the training audience lead, design the scope and method of training; correlate exercise and training objectives into observable/measurable training activities; determine information exchange requirements.
• Participate in and conducts reviews and structured walk-throughs of exercise design and training events, operation orders and plans, and JTF/component command level battle rhythm events.
• Act as a critical liaison between the simulated AOC and the Higher and Adjacent Headquarters staff.
• Adjust work hours as necessary to support extended work hours in support of 12 to 24-hour continuous operations during events.
• Research operational concepts and plans; conducts analysis of Air Operations intelligence processes, as required.
• Perform role of an event Observer, Trainer, Collector (OTC).

• Must have served in ATO Production in a CAOC/AOC/JAOC
• Must be a prior military pilot or navigator/Naval Flight Officer/Electronic Warfare Officer/Electronic Countermeasures Officer.
• Background in planning and executing Joint airpower employment in a Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC), Joint Air Operations Center (JAOC) or Air Force Air and Space Operations Center (AOC).
• Possesses detailed and functional knowledge of the Air Operations planning process and C2 processes and joint doctrine related to air operations.
• Experience writing orders IAW CJCSM 3130.03A, 4 February 2019, Planning and Execution Formats and Guidance and NATO Order format.
• Completion of Intermediate Service School.
• Knowledge of, and operational experience, developing ATO products for the deployment and employment of aviation in Joint/Combined operations.
• Knowledge of and operational experience with military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships at the operational command level.

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• Direct participation in real world operations is desired.
• Recent Active-Duty experience (within 5 years) in an AOC ATO Production role.
• Mid-Senior-Level – Bachelor's Degree or equivalent w/ 12+ 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

• 25-40%, 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.

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