Operational Analyst, MCoE G3

Yorktown Systems Group; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a qualified Operations Analyst to support the U.S. Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, GA. Responsibilities include planning air operations, strategic analysis, and preparing operational orders. Candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication skills, and understanding of military protocol. A degree in Business or equivalent experience is required. This full-time position may involve some travel and requires an Active Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, short and long-term planning.
• Experience with written communication at the Garrison or Brigade level.
• In-depth understanding of the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP).

Responsibilities

• Recommend courses of action using the MDMP.
• Attend meetings regarding strategic planning.
• Prepare G-3/S-3 meeting plans and updates.
• Coordinate task tracking and updates via SharePoint.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Strong communication skills

Understanding of military protocol

Creative thinking

Education

Degree in General Business or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title

Operational Analyst, MCoE G3

Location

Summary

Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a highly qualified Operations Analyst to support the U.S. Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) G-3 mission at Fort Benning, GA. The G-3 organization encompasses multi-functional services, with numerous locations across Fort Benning. Critical G-3 functions include:

• Planning and scheduling: Air Operations; Ceremonies and special events; Staff Inspection Program; Long Range Planning Calendar and the Digital Training Management System.
• Other Support: Strategic Analysis

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Use the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), in accordance with ADRP 5-0 (The Operations Process), to recommend courses of action (COA).
• Attend 3–5 meetings weekly (as necessary) regarding strategic planning on various topics and events impacting training, as determined by MCoE Chief of Operations.
• Serve as Staff Lead for Weekly G-3 Division Chief meetings, which synchronize calendars and agency priorities, bi-weekly Commanding General (CG) and Chief of Staff (CoS) Line of Efforts (LOE) briefings; synchronize G3 operational calendar and smart book to help de-conflict key battle rhythm events, coordinate and deconflict five different conference rooms and associated VTCs and meeting for command group attendance.
• Prepare plans and execute weekly G-3/S-3 meeting.
• Prepare plans and execute weekly CG’s updates briefs (CUB) and CG Standup, provide continuous weekly updates and execution to the CG’s Standup.
• Plan, prepare and coordinate, and publish MCoE Command Brief for command group use during VIP, foreign national, and other high-level visits at the MCoE.
• Prepare and publish G3 Smart Book for CoS Director’s meetings.
• Prepare, plan and publish Operational Orders (OPORD) for key events to include but not limited to Cadet Troop Leadership Training (CTLT) & Holiday Block Leave (HBL)5.2.2.3.
• Coordinate Chief of Staff / Commanding General tracking information. Analyze information provided concerning the Commanding General’s notes and comments from meetings and develop specified tasks from these notes for review and action by the Government. Input the specified tasks into the SharePoint system; monitor the status on assigned tasks to ensure suspense’s are met and update the MCoE Chief of Operations on tasks that may miss their suspense. Ensure SharePoint is updated within 48 hours after updates received.

Job Requirements

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written), ability to work cooperatively with military / civilian workforce.
• Working knowledge / understanding of military protocol / chain of command.
• Degree in General Business, Management, or Business Psychology, Organizational Management, Business Processes, (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in operations, short and long-term planning or strategic analysis.
• Experience in creative thinking.
• Experience and understanding of written communication commensurate with a Master’s Degree Program level of both written and oral communications and experience with communicating at the Garrison or echelon at or above Brigade level.
• Must have an in-depth understanding of the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) as outlined in ADRP 5-0.
• Former Senior NCO or Officer with MDMP experience at the Battalion and above level preferred.

Clearance

Active Secret Clearance is Required

Travel

Some travel may be required

Job Type

Full-Time

Exemption Type

Exempt

Category

Contractors

EEO Statement

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly‑owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non‑merit‑based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities."