Senior Program Analyst

Sr Program AnalystBering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC has a potential need for a Sr Program Analyst to support the Command Element (CE) at Quantico, VA. This senior-level position requires extensive experience on a Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) or higher staff with a ground combat arms, aviation, or combat service support occupational specialty. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead Command Element-focused Lessons Learned analysis for Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) exercises, operations, and training eventsDevelop comprehensive interview questions tailored to Command Element staff sections and leadership positionsConduct interviews with senior leaders, staff officers, and key personnel from CE organizationsSynthesize complex Command Element lessons across multiple staff functions including operations, intelligence, logistics, communications, and firesDraft formal Lessons Learned report sections with detailed analysis and actionable recommendationsProvide subject matter expertise on Command Element organization, operations, and staff functionsAnalyze Command Element command and control processes, decision-making cycles, and information flowIdentify systemic Command Element issues and recommend solutions to improve MAGTF effectivenessMentor junior analysts on Command Element operations and Lessons Learned collection methodologiesCoordinate with MAGTF Training and Education Command (MTEC) staff on Command Element requirementsSupport development of Command Element training objectives and performance standards based on Lessons Learned analysisBrief senior leadership on Command Element trends, observationOther duties as assigned by Supervisor.REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:Bachelor's degree. Education may be substituted with greater experience and/or certifications.Military Studies degree from Marine Corps University and/or Joint Forces Staff College highly desired.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.