SUMMARY

Support the Plans Branch in leading Marine Corps participation in the development of products associated with the Support for Strategic Analysis (SSA) process.  This includes Defense Planning Scenario and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development activities associated with strategic planning by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Joint Staff (JS), and Department of the Navy (DON), integrating Marine Corps concepts where applicable. This includes providing approved joint scenarios in support of Marine Corps concept development, capabilities-based assessments (CBAs), analysis of alternatives (AoAs), and other analytical efforts.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Support select joint studies to include Mobility Capability Requirements Studies (MCRS)/Mobility Capability Assessments (MCA), Operational Availability (OA) Studies/Joint Force Assessments (JFA), and Quadrennial Defense Reviews (QDR)/Program Reviews (PR). Represent the Marine Corps at other OSD Policy, OSD Office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE), JS, and service venues (e.g. wargames, studies, etc.). Interface with Branch leadership for direct tasking. Weekly coordination with On-Site PM on Branch activities. Provide O-6 level document review for the Branch. Monitor Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) for the Branch. Integrate Marine Corps concepts, capabilities, capacities, and equities within current and developing classified Support for Strategic Analysis (SSA) and other joint products: Chairman Net Assessments (CNA) Classified Annexes (CA) Assist in drafting CONOPS for SSA scenarios in development.  This includes activities such as: Prepare meeting minutes. Edit PowerPoint slides. Comment on PowerPoint slides and documents. Support other joint products with activities such as: Attend meetings. Prepare meeting notes. Develop Point Papers. Assist with staffing of briefings and documents. Execute tasks in accordance with: Department of Defense Directive 8260.1, “Data Collection, Development, and Management in Support of Strategic Analysis, December 6, 2002” Department of Defense Instruction 8260.2, “Implementation of Data Collection Development / Management in Support of Strategic Analyses, January 21, 2003” Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required. Military Education commensurate to experience. Must have completed professional military education at the field grade level with an emphasis on second year planner schools (e.g., School of Advanced Warfighting, School of Advanced Military Studies, etc.). In addition, personnel should have experience as the lead planner directing Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) operational planning teams (OPTs) or joint planning group (JPGs) at the Marine expeditionary force (MEF) or Marine component level. Must have an intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. Must obtain and maintain a valid secret security clearance. Certain roles may require Top Secret or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks (U.S. citizenship required).

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Excellent oral and written communications skills. Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision. Strong organizational skills and detail oriented Ability to multi-task, flexible. Demonstrated ability to perform diverse duties under operating/deadline constraints. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.