Naval Tabletop Exercise Lead & Strategy Facilitator

The Marlin Alliance, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marlin Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Tabletop Exercise Coordinator to lead the planning and execution of TTXs and develop final reports.

You will coordinate internal engineering and testing teams and external Fleet NWDC stakeholders to align with operational CONOPs and deliver actionable insights for naval warfighting capabilities. This role requires strategic planning, expert facilitation, and strong analytical skills to drive multi-day exercises, develop event plans, and produce high-quality

Qualifications

• Proven experience facilitating technical and operational discussions with diverse stakeholders.
• 7+ years of experience in military exercise planning, systems analysis, or Test & Evaluation (T&E).
• 5+ years of experience with Naval C4I systems, architecture, or operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex events or projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of individual TTXs, from initial planning through execution to final reporting.
• Develop detailed event plans, objectives, and schedules in coordination with all stakeholders.
• Facilitate multi-day TTXs, guiding participants through complex scenarios to achieve objectives.
• Direct and support data collection during exercises, ensuring accurate capture of critical observations, issues, and insights.
• Lead post-exercise analysis, synthesizing data to develop impactful findings and actionable recommendations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the TTX team and internal and external stakeholders to integrate operational requirements and participation.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive after-action reports and high-level briefings to inform investment, development, and fielding decisions.

Skills

Naval C4I experience

Lead complex events

Data collection & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

The Marlin Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Tabletop Exercise Coordinator to lead the planning and execution of TTXs and develop final reports.

You will coordinate internal engineering and testing teams and external Fleet NWDC stakeholders to align with operational CONOPs and deliver actionable insights for naval warfighting capabilities. This role requires strategic planning, expert facilitation, and strong analytical skills to drive multi-day exercises, develop event plans, and produce high-quality