Fleet Exercise Training Analyst with Security Clearance

Science Applications International Corp.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. in Norfolk, VA, seeks a Fleet training program analyst to support USFF. The ideal candidate will be an SME in naval training events and OFRP-related policies with TS/SCI eligibility and extensive staff experience.

Responsibilities include planning, execution, assessment of exercises, and coordinating with senior Navy personnel to identify gaps and deliver solutions. Strong public speaking and time management skills are required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with Bachelor of Arts or Science degree and Top Secret clearance.
• Ten years of experience in naval operations.
• Two years' experience in Naval exercise planning; four years preferred.
• Superior writing and verbal communication skills; ability to work with senior personnel.
• Three years of program analyst experience with exercise and training event planning and execution with flag/ senior officers.

Responsibilities

• Manage large, complex projects with numerous stakeholders.
• Team and/or project leadership.
• Engage Senior Staff at Flag Officer/Director level in writing and speaking formats.
• Conduct fleet training analysis to identify gaps, needs, and solutions.
• Assist in planning, execution, assessment, and oversight of exercises.
• Provide SME on planning issues across the full exercise lifecycle.

Skills

Public speaking

Presentation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description JOB DESCRIPTION: The Army Navy Business Group currently has a career opportunity for Fleet training program analyst to provide support to Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) in Norfolk, VA. The ideal candidate will be an experienced analyst and subject matter expert (SME) in naval training events and exercises (in particular, Large Scale Exercises [LSE]). Echelon III or higher staff experience and a working knowledge or understanding of U.S. Navy fleet training programs and the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP) are a must for this position. In addition, he/she will have excellent public speaking, presentation, and time management skills, as well as at least eight (8) years of applicable program analyst experience in: U.S. Navy fleet and/or Joint training operations, policy, doctrine, systems, and staff procedures, including an understanding of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP), Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP), Fleet Training Continuum (FTC) and other Navy training policies

Responsibilities

• Managing/ prioritizing large, complex projects involving numerous stakeholders
• Team and/or project leader
• Leveraging best practices and handling multiple tasks and interruptions with minimal impact on productivity/deliverables
• Engaging Senior Staff at the Flag Officer/Director/Manager level in both written and oral format
• Conducting fleet training analysis/assessment to identify gaps, training needs and solutions

Specific Functional Area Duties

• Assist in the planning, execution, assessment, and oversight of exercises.
• Provide subject matter expertise on planning issues across the full spectrum of an exercise lifecycle.
• Support, analyze, coordinate, and provide administrative responses to formal, informal, emergent, and routine tasks concerning planning and execution of exercises.
• Provide recommendations and advice to USFF N7 government representatives in a variety of forums, meetings, conferences and working groups.
• Provide subject matter expertise during planning, execution, and assessment events covering a broad range of planning topics (e.g., exercise control, opposing force (OPFOR), manpower, etc.).
• Assist in coordinating and updating USFF N7 government representatives on the day-to-day execution of ongoing exercise lifecycle events.
• Assist in researching, developing and/or coordinating various exercise event "hot wash" documents, AAR, and post-event analysis.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with Bachelor of Arts or Science degree and Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain a TS/SCI Active military duty experience at the mid-grade to senior officer level
• Ten (10) years of experience in naval operations
• Two (2) years of experience in Naval exercise planning required, four (4) years of experience desired
• Superior writing and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and closely with senior personnel
• Three (3) years of applicable Program Analyst experience and demonstrated specific experience in exercise and training event planning and execution with flag level/general officers and senior executives
• Experience as an Echelon III (or higher) staff action officer
• Understanding of the Fleet Command and Control (C2) structure
• Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.