Program Analyst

Sr Program AnalystBering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC has a potential need for a Sr Program Analyst to support the Ground Combat Element (GCE) in Quantico, VA. This senior-level position requires extensive experience on a Marine Division staff with a ground combat, aviation, or combat service support occupational specialty.Description of Responsibilities:Review and analyze Ground Combat Element After Action Reports from exercises, deployments, and operationsConduct comprehensive ground combat trend analysis to identify patterns, systemic issues, and best practicesProduce detailed Ground Combat Element content for Marine Corps Center Lessons Learned formal reports and publicationsLead Ground Combat Element-focused Lessons Learned collections during major exercises and training eventsConduct interviews with ground combat unit commanders, staff officers, and key personnelAnalyze infantry, artillery, armor, reconnaissance, and combat engineer operations and tacticsSynthesize complex Ground Combat Element lessons across battalion, regiment, and division echelonsIdentify capability gaps and recommend solutions to improve Ground Combat Element effectivenessCoordinate with Marine Division staff and subordinate units on Lessons Learned requirementsSupport development of Ground Combat Element training objectives and performance standards based on Lessons Learned analysisServe as subject matter expert on ground combat operations and Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) integrationBrief senior leadership on Ground Combat Element trends, observations, and actionable recommendationsMentor junior analysts on Ground Combat Element operations and Lessons Learned collection methodologiesOther duties as assigned by Supervisor.Required Degree/Education/Certification:Bachelors degree. Education may be substituted with greater experience and/or certifications. Masters degree is preferred.Military Studies degrees from Marine Corps University and/or Joint Forces Staff College highly desirable.Derivative Classification.Required Skills and Experience:Fourteen (14)+ years of senior-level Marine Corps experience, including on a Division or higher staff. Eighteen (18)+ years of experience required if substituting experience for education. Substituted experience must be military service in the Marine Corps.Comprehensive understanding of Marine command structures, organization, operations, and ground combat tactics.Proven experience conducting in-depth research and complete and definitive analysis, developing and writing military quality reports, developing planning documents and proposals, developing campaign plans, and creating presentations.Experience documenting working group results, identification of priorities, making recommendations. Experience reviewing and approving proposals and plans. Experience identifying trends and developing trend reports. Experience reviewing, developing, and conducting debriefs.Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills with ability to produce publication-quality reports.Experience reviewing, performing quality control, and providing feedback on reports.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, 365, and SharePoint, as well as data analysis tools, and military planning systems.Ability to work effectively with senior military leaders across multiple organizations.Preferred Skills and Experience:Prior experience as a Marine Corps Center Lessons Learned Liaison Officer or in lessons learned operations highly desirableProven experience conducting formal lessons learned collections and interviews (50+ interviews preferred).Experience in deployed/combat environments supporting operational lessons learned.Senior level experience (O-4 and above) with ground combat, aviation, or combat service support MOS.Retired Marine Corps Officer (O-4/O-5/O-6) with extensive operational experience strongly preferred.Knowledge of joint and coalition operations, including NATO/ISAF operations.Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM), Microsoft 365 Certified: FundamentalsSenior Enlisted Professional Military Education (SEPME) if personnel do not hold a bachelor's degreeRequired Citizenship and Clearance:Must be a U.S. CitizenMust have an active Secret clearance, Top Secret preferred