Maritime Prepositioning Operations Lead Planner/Analyst

Default Brand; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Default Brand seeks a Maritime Prepositioning Operations Lead Planner/Analyst to provide on-site SME support in Quantico, VA. You will advise on MPF/MPS capabilities, contribute to CONOPS/COE development, and support joint exercises within ESCB and related commands.

The role requires solid MPF/MPS planning experience, strong knowledge of Marine Corps/Navy structures, and possession or eligibility for a SECRET clearance. Travel to support wargames, meetings, and deployments is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Science or equivalent; 10 years of relevant MPF/MPS experience required.
• Documented staff and/or operational MPF/MPS planning/operational experience.
• Solid knowledge of Marine Corps and Navy structures and functions.
• Must possess or be eligible for a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME on MPF/MPS capabilities, employment, and interfaces with exercises and operations.
• Develop and update CONOPS, COE, and operational handbooks for MPF/MPS.
• Identify functional and mission support requirements to influence future capability development.
• Lead ESCB MPF/MPS equities at wargames, OAGs, OPTs, and Tabletop Exercises.
• Support MPF force development and Naval Integration related to loading, stowage, and employment.
• Track and report planned force revisions and integration into MPS assets.
• Communicate ship capability requirements within Navy, Marine Corps, and Joint Staffs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Science

Security clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maritime Prepositioning Operations Lead Planner/Analyst

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: MARIT001851

• Posted : October 2, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Provide on-site Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) Operations subject matter expertise (SME) in direct support of Expeditionary Ships Capabilities Branch (ESCB), Maritime Expeditionary Warfare (MExW) Division, Capabilities Development Directorate (CDD), Deputy Commandant, Combat Development & Integration (DC, CD&I), located at Quantico, VA.

• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) on MPF and Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS) operational capabilities, capacities, and employment.


• Provide SME input on prepositioning material, rolling stock, and littoral/ vertical connectors as they interface with MPF/MPS exercises and operations.


• Support Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Capabilities Based Assessments (CBA), Capabilities Development and other studies relating to MPF/MPS.


• Develop and update concepts of operations (CONOPS), concepts of employment (COE), operational handbooks, and other publications relating to MPF/MPS.


• Identify MPF/MPS functional and mission support requirements to influence future capability development.


• Lead ESCB MPF/MPS equities at Service-level wargames, operational advisory groups (OAGs), operational planning teams (OPTs), Tabletop Exercises (TTXs) and other venues.


• Support USMC MPF force development and Naval Integration as it relates to the loading, stowage, and employment of personnel, supplies & equipment and the MPF/MPS.


• Track and report planned force revisions, and integration into MPS assets.


• Advocate Marine Corps equities in Maritime Expeditionary Operations.


• Communicate required ship capabilities and requirements within Navy, Marine Corps, and Joint Staffs.


• Perform above duties and advocate, as necessary, regarding other ships requirements within the ESCB portfolio (i.e., Sealift, T-AVB, T-AH, ESB & LCC, etc.)

Supplemental Duties:

• Prepare and submit monthly accomplishment reports to the project manager.


• Prepare and submit travel request forms and trip reports as necessary.


• Complete required annual government training.


• Assist in publishing the Maritime Expeditionary Warfare Annual Report.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Education/Experience/Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University and 10 years of relevant experience is required. In lieu of a degree, 15 years of substantive, relevant experience is applicable. Experience is a higher-level discriminator over educational achievements.


• Documented staff and/or operational experience in MPF/MPS planning and/or operations.


• The candidate must have a solid knowledge of Marine Corps and Navy organizational structures and functions.


• Must possess or be eligible for a SECRET clearance.

Additional Skills:

• Capable of working efficiently within a military staff environment that requires coordination at the Navy & Marine Corps service and Joint Staff levels.


• The candidate possesses excellent interpersonal, communications, and presentation skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Location: The primary workplace will be the Marine Corps Combat Development Command, General Raymond G. Davis Center (Bldg. 3300), 3300 Russell Rd, Quantico, VA 22134.

Physical Demands: N/A

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri / 8 hours per day, normal working hours are 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

License and Other Requirements: Possession of a valid driver’s license and availability of private transportation may be required for local travel.

Salary and Benefits: As stated during the interview/hiring process.

Travel: Travel to other government facilities, other contractor facilities, and/or ships will be required. Travel may be required on weekends and could include CONUS and OCONUS locations. The exact dates and duration of travel will vary dependent upon location and requirements of individual events to include planning, attendance at meetings, conferences and/or wargames.

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Naval Science.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Security Clearance

Preferred

Drivers License

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