Senior Lessons Learned Analyst – Logistics Combat Element

Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting firm is seeking a Senior Lessons Learned Analyst to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Staff Training Program in Quantico, VA. The role focuses on analyzing sustainment and logistics operations, evaluating trends, and producing reports to improve MAGTF effectiveness. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with over 10 years of military logistics experience and possess a Combat Service Support specialty. Active Secret clearance, strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior-level military logistics experience.
• Senior level experience (O-4 and above) on a Marine Logistics Group (MLG) staff.
• Combat Service Support Military Occupational Specialty required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Lessons Learned related to sustainment operations.
• Evaluate mobility operations Lessons Learned.
• Produce comprehensive logistics trend reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Makwa Global is seeking a Senior Lessons Learned Analyst to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Staff Training Program at Quantico, VA, with a specific focus on Logistics Combat Element (LCE) operations. This senior-level position requires extensive experience on a Marine Logistics Group (MLG) staff with a Combat Service Support occupational specialty. The Senior Analyst will analyze sustainment, mobility, maintenance, and supply Lessons Learned, and produce logistics trend reports. Logistics challenges repeatedly appear in Marine Corps Center for Lessons Learned (MCCLL) and Training Readiness and Resourcing Program (TRRP) findings, making this subject matter expert position critical to improving MAGTF effectiveness.

Specific Responsibilities

• Analyze Lessons Learned related to sustainment operations, including distribution, supply chain management, and forward arming and refueling
• Evaluate mobility operations LL, including motor transport, embarkation, and expeditionary logistics
• Assess maintenance operations LL across ground equipment, motor transport, and ordnance maintenance
• Analyze supply operations LL, including Class I through Class IX supply management
• Produce comprehensive logistics trend reports identifying systemic issues and best practices
• Review LCE After Action Reports from exercises, deployments, and operations
• Conduct interviews with logistics commanders, staff officers, and functional area experts
• Synthesize complex logistics lessons across multiple LCE functional areas and echelons
• Identify logistics capability gaps and recommend solutions to improve MAGTF sustainment
• Produce detailed LCE content for MCCLL formal reports and publications
• Coordinate with Marine Logistics Group staffs and subordinate units on LL requirements
• Support development of LCE training objectives and performance standards based on LL analysis
• Brief senior leadership on logistics trends, observations, and actionable recommendations
• Mentor junior analysts on LCE operations and logistics LL collection methodologies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of senior-level military logistics experience
• Senior level experience (O-4 and above) on a Marine Logistics Group (MLG) or higher staff
• Combat Service Support Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) required (preferably Logistics Officer 0402)
• Active Secret clearance required
• Retired Marine Corps Officer (O-4/O-5) with extensive logistics experience strongly preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of MLG organization, operations, and logistics planning
• Experience across multiple LCE functional areas (supply, maintenance, transportation, general support) highly desirable
• Knowledge of expeditionary logistics operations and distributed operations concepts
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify trends and patterns across large datasets
• Excellent writing and communication skills with ability to produce publication-quality reports
• Experience conducting interviews and facilitating logistics after-action reviews
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data analysis tools, and military logistics systems
• Ability to work effectively with senior military leaders and logistics professionals
• Prior experience as a Senior Operations Analyst or in lessons learned operations desirable
• Physical Requirements and Work Environment
• Work is performed in a typical office environment at Quantico, VA
• Must be able to work onsite at Marine Corps Base Quantico facilities
• May require extended hours during major exercises and training events
• Occasional field visits to observe LCE operations during training events may be required

Travel

Moderate to frequent travel required to support MAGTF exercises, formal LL collections, and coordination with Marine Division units at various Marine Corps installations.