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The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Senior Program Analyst for the Logistics Combat Element (LCE) in Quantico, VA. This senior-level position requires extensive experience on a Marine Logistics Group (MLG) staff with a Combat Service Support occupational specialty. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: * Analyze Lessons Learned related to sustainment operations, including distribution, supply chain management, and forward arming and refueling
* Evaluate mobility operations Lessons Learned, including motor transport, embarkation, and expeditionary logistics
* Assess maintenance operations Lessons Learned across ground equipment, motor transport, and ordnance maintenance
* Analyze supply operations Lessons Learned, including Class I through Class IX supply management
* Produce comprehensive logistics trend reports identifying systemic issues and best practices
* Review Logistics Combat Element After Action Reports from exercises, deployments, and operations
* Conduct interviews with logistics commanders, staff officers, and functional area experts
* Synthesize complex logistics lessons across multiple Logistics Combat Element functional areas and echelons
* Identify logistics capability gaps and recommend solutions to improve Marine Air-Ground Task Force sustainment (MAGTF)
* Produce detailed Logistics Combat Element content for Marine Corps Center Lessons Learned formal reports and publications
* Coordinate with Marine Logistics Group staff and subordinate units on Lessons Learned requirements
* Support development of Logistics Combat Element training objectives and performance standards based on Lessons Learned analysis
* Brief senior leadership on logistics trends, observations, and actionable recommendations
* Mentor junior analysts on Logistics Command Element operations and logistics Lessons Learned collection methodologies
* Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: * Bachelor's degree. Education may be substituted for greater experience and/or certifications. Masters degree is preferred
* Military Studies degrees from Marine Corps University and/or Joint Forces Staff College is 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. Senior level experience on a Marine Logistics Group (MLG) staff with Combat Service Support occupational specialty highly desired. Must be able to identify problems and developing and presenting possible solutions/resolutions
* 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 reveiwing, 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 desirable
* Proven 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: Fundamentals.
* Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education (SEPME) if personnel do not hold a bachelor's degree REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE: * Must be a U.S. Citizen
* Must have an active Secret clearance. The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees "EOE, including Disability/Vets" OR "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans" The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship. For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com #LI-JS1 #ClearanceJobs