Senior Program Analyst (Aviation)

Pololei; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Pololei has a potential need for a Senior Program Analyst in Quantico, VA. The candidate will analyze operations and develop best practices for aviation combat element operations, requiring extensive Marine Corps experience and skills in report writing.

Preferred qualifications include prior experience in lessons learned operations and a military background. Employees enjoy a competitive salary, 401K plan, medical coverage, and more.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of senior-level Marine Corps experience, ideally on a Division or higher staff.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Experience in conducting formal lessons learned collections and interviews.

Responsibilities

• Analyze aviation operations and identify ACE-specific trends.
• Develop best practices for aviation combat element operations.
• Produce formal reports and analytical products for Marine Corps Centers Lessons Learned.

Skills

Senior-level Marine Corps experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with military planning systems

Education

Bachelors degree or higher

Military Studies degrees

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data analysis tools

SharePoint

Job description

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Senior Program Analyst for the Aviation Combat Element in Quantico, VA. This position requires senior level experience on a Marine Aircraft Wing staff with Naval Aviator, Naval Flight Officer, Marine Unmanned Aircraft Systems Officer, or Marine Air Command and Control Officer occupational specialty.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze aviation operations, integration, and employment lessons from Marine Aircraft Wing operations
• Identify ACE-specific trends, patterns, and emerging issues
• Develop and document best practices for aviation combat element operations
• Author and contribute to Warfighting Function Trend Reports
• Produce Marine Corps Centers Lessons Learned formal reports and analytical products
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelors degree or higher. Education can be substituted with greater experience and/or certifications. Masters degree is preferred
• Military Studies degrees from Marine Corps University and/or Joint Forces Staff college - highly desirable
• Derivative Classification

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Fourteen (14)+ years of senior-level Marine Corps experience, including on a Division or higher staff. Eighteen (18)+ years of experience required if substituting experience for education. Substituted experience must be military service in the Marine Corps. Senior level experience on a Marine Aircraft Wing staff with Naval Aviator, Naval Flight Officer, Marine Unmanned Aircraft Systems Officer or Marine Air Command and Control Officer occupational specialty highly desired.
• Comprehensive understanding of Marine Wing organization, operations, and ground combat tactics
• Proven experience conducting in-depth research and complete and definitive analysis, developing and writing military quality reports, developing planning documents and proposals, developing campaign plans, and creating presentations.
• Experience documenting working group results, identification of priorities, making recommendations. Experience reviewing and approving proposals and plans. Experience identifying trends and developing trend reports. Experience reviewing, developing, and conducting debriefs.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills with ability to produce publication-quality reports.
• Experience reviewing, performing quality control, and providing feedback on reports.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, 365, and SharePoint, as well as data analysis tools, and military planning systems.
• Ability to work effectively with senior military leaders across multiple organizations.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience as a Marine Corps Center Lessons Learned Liaison Officer or in lessons learned operations highly desirable
• Proven experience conducting formal lessons learned collections and interviews (50+ interviews preferred).
• Experience in deployed/combat environments supporting operational lessons learned.
• Senior level experience (O-4 and above) with ground combat, aviation, or combat service support MOS.
• Retired Marine Corps Officer (O-4/O-5/O-6) with extensive operational experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of joint and coalition operations, including NATO/ISAF operations.
• Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM), Microsoft 365 certified: Fundamentals.
• Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education (SEPME) if personnel do not hold a bachelor's degree

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an active Secret clearance

Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We do not illegally discriminate based on protected categories. If you need accommodations during the application process, please request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.