Job description

MSTP - EXELMS Aviation Analyst / Exercise Planner

Primary Location: Quantico, VA

Must be a U.S Citizen

Security Clearance: Secret (Minimum); Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Job Description

Fidelis Integrated Solutions, Inc. (FIS) is seeking a full-time Aviation Analyst for the External Elements (EXELMS) section of MSTP. The successful candidate will provide support to MEF/MEB-level exercise design, planning, and execution. The successful candidate will have a well-rounded background in joint military operations, understand how a MEF/MEB supports the joint fight, and a solid understanding of USMC and Joint aviation operations. The incumbent will assume the section lead for the integration of air operations into scenario design and development and will be responsible producing exercise planning products related to air operations. During exercise execution, this position will play a critical liaison role between the Higher and Adjacent Headquarters and simulated Air Operations Center (AOC).

The mission of the MSTP is to provide training in MAGTF operations across the range of military operations, within the context of a Joint and/or Combined Task Force environment, to improve the warfighting skills, with the main effort of providing training and support.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports scenario development and exercise design, determines required documents that need to be produced, and establishes a POA&M for their production to support MEF/MEB-level exercises. Creates and edits documents, analyzes problem areas, and collaborates on feasible solutions.
• Attends conferences and meetings at the resident site and other locations off site; acts as the lead air planner as part of the exercise design team. ICW the training audience lead, designs the scope and method of training; correlates exercise and training objectives into observable/measurable training activities; determines information exchange requirements.
• Participates 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.
• Acts as a critical liaison between the simulated AOC and the Higher and Adjacent Headquarters staff.
• Adjusts work hours as necessary to support extended work hours in support of 12 to 24-hour continuous operations during events.
• Performs research of operational concepts and plans; conducts analysis of Air Operations processes, as required.
• Performs other duties as required of a Military Analyst and is prepared to assume the role of an event Observer, Trainer, Collector (OTC) to support the MSTP MAGTF Branch when required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Qualifications)

• Possesses detailed and functional knowledge of the Marine Corps and joint/combined Planning Process and Marine Corps and joint doctrine related to air operations.
• Senior staff planning experience in Joint Operations Planning Process and/or the Marine Corps Planning Process at a COCOM, JTF, MEF, Wing, or AOC supporting air operations.
• Experience writing orders in the USMC and Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) format.
• Completion of an appropriate level of professional military education such as Command and Staff College or War College.
• Knowledge of, and operational experience, deploying and employing aviation and/or aviation support units.
• Knowledge of, and operational experience, with military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships at the operational command level.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Qualifications)

• Mid/Senior-Level – Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent w/ 15+ Years Direct Relevant Experience
• Experience with integrating air operations into USMC/Joint exercises.
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook skills.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Basic knowledge of MAGTF Tactical Warfighting Simulation (MTWS)

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Normal Office Environment

Travel

• 10-15%, mainly to Camp Pendleton, CA; Camp Lejeune, NC; Camp Courtney, Okinawa, JP

Company Description

Fidelis Integrated Solutions, Inc. (FIS) meets the needs of military, law enforcement, other government and private industry by providing customized consulting, training and mission support services. FIS is a corporation headquartered in Stafford, VA and is a Small Disadvantaged (SDB) /Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

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.

Fidelis Integrated Solutions 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Quantico, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have relevant experience serving as a US Marine or other Joint Service Officer in the Aviation Community?
• Are you a graduate of USMC Command and Staff College or a Service-Level equivalent institution?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person

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