Defense Readiness Systems Analyst

Defense Readiness Systems Analyst

This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process.

Minimum Qualifications Summary

Certification & Education:

• Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
• Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301.
• Must possess a SECRET Security Clearance

Experience Required:

• Possess expert level knowledge of the Defense Readiness Reporting System-Marine Corps (DRRS-MC)
• Possess expert level knowledge of the Defense Readiness Reporting System-Strategic (DRRS-S)
• Possess expert level knowledge of Marine Readiness Management Output Tool (MRMOT)
• Possess expert level knowledge of Marine Corps Readiness Tool (MCRT)
• Possess expert level knowledge of Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS)
• Possess expert level knowledge of the readiness and capabilities of MARCENT and Marine Corps forces in the CENTCOM AOR
• Ten years' military experience

Job Objective

Under a five-year contract, the Defense Readiness Systems Analyst will support the United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) and subordinate commands. The scope of the requirement includes professional services for MARCENT located aboard MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, which serves as a Component Command to U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). Specifically, the Defense Readiness Systems Analyst will support the Operations Directorate (G-3) within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). The G-3 advises the COMUSMARCENT in all matters pertaining to current and future operations and is responsible for organizing, directing, and controlling USMC operations in the USCENTCOM AOR. The G-3 validates all force requirements and coordinates all Global Force Management (GFM) requirements with the Service and USCENTCOM. The G-3 has primary staff cognizance over training, readiness, personnel recovery, and force protection across the warfighting functions. The G-3 synchronizes the associated supporting actions required to conduct current and future operations and reporting across the staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis services in support of the Defense Readiness Reporting System
• Review deployment capabilities, analyze factors relating to readiness, develop training, train MARCENT staff on readiness systems and policy, review subordinate Marine Corps unit reports, develop recommended corrective actions, and develop resource priorities. Continuously monitor Situation Reports, personnel, equipment, and logistics readiness of MARCENT and forward elements as well as assist in monitoring all USMC units assigned in the CENTCOM AOR
• Monitor feedback from units supporting operational deployments or exercises, review after-action reports, and lessons learned
• Review unit inspection results, develop readiness deficiency lists, and report in the Joint Quarterly Readiness Review (JQRR)
• Provide current and projected readiness assessments, per Service Title 10 readiness responsibilities
• Must attend and provide Program Review documentation appropriate to the meetings being attended or hosted
• Ensure all MARCENT DRRS-S reports are submitted within the USMC standard timelines and will assist subordinate reporting units in meeting all timeliness and content standards

Education & Certification

• Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas
• Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301

Security Clearance

• Must possess a SECRET Security Clearance

Work Location

• MARCENT, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida
• Travel: Contractor personnel must support the projected travel in support of government requirements to MARCENT AOR and supporting locations, which includes but not limited to the following countries: Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Israel, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Djibouti, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy, and Greece. The ideal candidate will be available for travel on less than 24 hours-notice to support personnel recovery and training for forward deployed forces. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to execute OCONUS travel throughout the Central Command (CENTCOM) AOR.

About Lukos

Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.

About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for "wolf". The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.

"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."

At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.