Senior Analyst: Combat Assessment Program Lead

Patch Plus Consulting Inc.; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program

Annual Performance Bonuses

Paid Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off

Health and Wellness Benefits

Disability / Vision / Dental / Life

Job summary

PatchPlus Consulting, Inc. seeks a Senior Analyst: Combat Assessment Program Lead to manage the JTS CA program at Dam Neck Annex, VA. You will develop courseware, standardize tests, and coordinate audits and accreditation while delivering instruction face-to-face and via distance learning.

The ideal candidate has TS/SCI and 7+ years of warfighting experience, with DoD CA Course graduation and strong targeting doctrine knowledge. Expect a highly competitive benefits package and ESOP participation.

Qualifications

• TOP SECRET/SCI clearance with NACLAC in-scope within the last 5 years.
• 7 years’ warfighting operational experience.
• Graduate of the DOD CA Course.
• Ability to independently plan, coordinate, and design instruction for complex training programs.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day oversight of the JTS CA Program; develop and distribute CA courseware and tests.
• Coordinate with the CA Program Manager on course development and accreditation milestones.
• Maintain instructor criteria and JTS CA Registry; support audits and accreditations.
• Coordinate bi-annual CCMD and Service program audits; deliver final reports.
• Synchronize training efforts between JTS and CA programs; gather feedback from subordinate programs.
• Develop position papers and fact sheets; advise as directed by JTS Director.
• Attend CA conferences and meetings; deliver CA instruction face-to-face and remote.
• Maintain professional conduct per JTS standards.

Skills

Combat assessment methodology

Joint Targeting Cycle

Targeting community familiarity

Training deficiency resolution

CJCSI / DoD manuals knowledge

Counterinsurgency & irregular warfare

Cyberspace operations training

Rules of Engagement knowledge

Quantitative & qualitative analysis

Education

Graduate of the DoD CA Course

Graduate of Joint Targeting Staff Courses

Graduate of DoD CDE Qualification Course

Tools

Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel

Job description

Our employees love working for us. We are uniquely invested in our people and committed to their professional development and continued growth. We are always looking for exceptional individuals to join the PatchPlus team.

Senior Analyst: Combat Assessment Program Lead

PatchPlus seeks an experienced targeting and combat assessment professional to serve as the Senior Analyst Specialist II and Combat Assessment Program Lead in support of the Joint Targeting School (JTS), a Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) J7 schoolhouse at Dam Neck Annex, NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA. JTS delivers operational-level targeting training to Service, Interagency, and Allied personnel worldwide.

The CA Program Lead carries day-to-day programmatic ownership of the JTS Combat Assessment Program. JTS annually trains 280–300 new CA students at Dam Neck Naval Annex, with another 200 trained across 4 JTS-accredited subordinate programs. This position develops, standardizes, and distributes CA courseware and testing question files; maintains standardization instructor criteria and the JTS CA Registry; coordinates and executes CCMD and Service program audits and accreditations; and participates as a member of the JTS instructional cadre for face-to-face and distance delivery. Graduate of the DOD CA Course is required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate traits that align with PatchPlus’ guiding principles – Purpose, Proficiency, and Character. PatchPlus’ purpose is to continue to make a difference to our nation’s security while providing persistent, meaningful employment to its owner-employees. Proficiency defines the PatchPlus ethos where we seek to hire and develop members who possess a high degree of competence, skill and expertise in their field of work. Character is the moral compass in each member that guides us to do the right things.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Provide day-to-day oversight of the JTS CA Program; develop, standardize, and distribute CA courseware and testing question files
• Coordinate with the CA Program Manager on developing broad aspects of the JTS CA Course, subordinate school accreditation, and long-term milestones
• Maintain standardization instructor criteria; assist the Joint Staff with CA standardization instructors; maintain the JTS CA Registry
• Coordinate and execute bi-annual CCMD and Service CA program audits and accreditations; deliver Audit and Accreditation Final Reports; maintain master list of accredited CA programs
• Coordinate and synchronize training efforts between JTS and CA programs; provide training guidance and solicit feedback from subordinate CA programs
• Develop studies, position papers, and fact sheets for the purpose of clarifying issues and determining recommendations as directed by the JTS Director or Joint Staff
• Attend CA-related conferences, working groups, and meetings as required by the JTS Director
• Participate as a member of the JTS instructional cadre; deliver CA instruction through face-to-face and distance delivery as directed
• Maintain a professional image and adhere to JTS standards of professional conduct at all times

REQUIREMENTS

• TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance with NACLAC in-scope within the last 5 years
• 7 years’ warfighting operational experience
• REQUIRED: Graduate of the DOD CA Course
• Demonstrated success in three (3) or more of the following areas:
  • Expert knowledge of combat assessment methodology, precedent, procedures, and regulations issued by the DOD, JS, and the JS J7
  • Comprehensive knowledge of employment of military forces in the joint environment; in-depth understanding of the Joint Targeting Cycle
  • Familiarity with the Targeting community and key participants in Joint Targeting and Joint Planning Process
  • Experience with communications and information systems training
  • Experience in training deficiency resolution
  • Knowledge of Joint Doctrine and Chairman Instructions/Manuals
  • Experience in Counterinsurgency operations and Irregular Warfare
  • Experience in Cyberspace Operations Training; Electronic Warfare; Civilian Harm Mitigation
  • Knowledge of Rules of Engagement
  • Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluations
• Comprehensive practical knowledge of ISD principles sufficient to independently plan, coordinate, and design instruction for complex joint targeting training programs
• High degree of knowledge in preparing and directing correspondence, reports, briefings, graphs, and charts; proficient with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of one or more Joint Targeting Staff Courses
• Experience conducting CA or managing a CA program
• Joint Staff or Combatant Command targeting staff experience
• Experience with CJCSI Methodology for Combat Assessment
• Graduate of the DOD CDE Qualification Course
• Familiarity with NIPR/SIPR Microsoft Teams LMS or equivalent military LMS

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

• Start date on or about 25 September 2026
• Must be willing to sign a Contractor Visitor Group Security Agreement upon award
• Resume may be used as part of business proposal

BENEFITS

• Highly Competitive Compensation Package
• 401K Plan
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
• Annual Performance Bonuses
• Paid Federal Holidays (FT positions only)
• Paid Time Off (FT positions only)
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Disability / Vision / Dental / Life Insurance

PatchPlus Consulting Inc. is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned and Woman Owned Small Business est. in 2002 with a singular purpose: to continue to make a difference to the Warfighter. 100% of PPC’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Space, Cyber, and Command and Control/Battle Management subject matter experts are military; many with 20+ years of experience, and some still serve. Our commitment to excellence and unwavering Warfighter focus helps our customers meet their mission goals.

PatchPlus Consulting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

At PatchPlus, we are deeply committed to our employee-owners and value them like family. We understand each member brings unique talents and gifts to the company, and we seek to nurture an atmosphere of mutual respect where each member’s input and contributions are valued. We prove our commitment to our team members through a myriad of company programs and opportunities, not the least of which is our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Learn more about our culture, values, benefits, and ESOP.

PatchPlus is headquartered in New Jersey and has a vast presence throughout the US. We provide both on- and off-site services for tactical, operational, and strategic programs.