Exercise Analyst

Obsidian Solutions Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian Solutions Group is seeking an Exercise Analyst to provide exercise analysis support to the MARCENT Plans and Policy Directorate for the MARCENT Exercise Program, including design, planning, execution, and assessment.

Location at MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL requires an Active Secret clearance and works on-site. The role involves coordinating conferences, reviewing objectives, METLs, training plans, and maintaining MARCENT documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant exercise planning experience, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS).
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support exercise design, planning, execution, and assessment for the MARCENT Exercise Program.
• Maintain MARCENT JTIMS data and exercise documentation.
• Plan and coordinate exercise planning conferences and travel arrangements.
• Prepare weekly briefings for COMUSMARCENT and external units.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Coordination

Briefing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

JTIMS

Job description

Job Summary

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking an Exercise Analyst to provide exercise analysis support to the MARCENT Plans and Policy Directorate (G‑5) for the MARCENT Exercise Program, supporting design, planning, execution, and assessment.

Location and Work Arrangement

Primary Location: MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida

Clearance: Active Secret

Ability to work remotely: No

Responsibilities

• Support exercise design, planning, execution, and assessment for the MARCENT Exercise Program
• Assist in development and review of exercise objectives, concepts, METLs, training plans, budgets, force deployment data, tables of organization, and force protection plans
• Maintain MARCENT exercise‑related web pages, historical files, and required documentation
• Maintain MARCENT Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS) data
• Plan and coordinate exercise planning conference requirements, including message traffic, presentations, and travel/hotel arrangements
• Organize and assist with exercise planning conferences and site surveys
• Compose weekly briefings to COMUSMARCENT, MARCENT Staff, and external units

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant exercise planning experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with the Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS)
• Active Secret clearance required
• Strong writing, coordination, and briefing skills

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Work is generally performed in a standard office environment at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida. Must be able to sit, stand, and use computer equipment for extended periods. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

Travel

Travel required to support exercise planning conferences and site surveys.

EEO Statement

Obsidian Solutions Group 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 or ethnic 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.

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.