Tabletop Exercise (TTX) Coordinator

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 (TTX) Coordinator to lead planning and execution of TTXs for its new TTX Series, aligning systems with CONOPs and delivering actionable insights for naval warfighting capabilities.

Based in San Diego, this onsite role collaborates with engineering and testing directorates and external Fleet/NWDC partners, overseeing event planning, data collection, after-action reporting, and senior leadership briefings while maintaining TS/SCI standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Naval C4I systems, architecture, or operations.
• 7+ years of experience in military exercise planning, systems analysis, or Test and Evaluation (T&E).
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex events or projects.
• Experience leading data collection and analysis efforts to produce formal findings and reports.
• TS/SCI clearance (required for government-related roles).

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 stakeholders 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

Stakeholder facilitation

Technical discussions

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

The Marlin Alliance is seeking a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) Coordinator to join a dynamic team and its newly developed TTX Series. This role involves leading multi-functional teams in planning and executing TTXs, and developing final reports. A major objective of the TTX Series is to assess the alignment of systems against operational CONOPs. When not leading a TTX, the coordinator will lead stakeholder engagements, both internal (engineering, and testing directorates) and external (Fleet Experimentation Leads, Navy Warfare Development Center community). This position requires strategic planning, expert facilitation, and sharp analytical skills to deliver actionable insights that shape naval warfighting capabilities.

Incorporated in 2002, The Marlin Alliance is a digital transformation company dedicated to ensuring our clients compete and win in tomorrow's digital world. We specialize in creating technical solutions that allow for seamless execution of automated business processes and the generation of governed, machine-consumable data. From strategic planning to advanced analytics and cybersecurity, our team provides cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary solutions. We are seeking motivated professionals who share our agile, solution-oriented mindset and are ready to deliver the real, practical results relied upon by our clients.

Location

San Diego, CA (Onsite at government facilities).

Clearance

TS/SCI Clearance

Travel

Minimal travel may be required

Key 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 stakeholders (APEO Engineering, Director of Testing and Evaluation) and external stakeholders (Fleet, NWDC…) to integrate operational requirements and participation.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive after-action reports and high-level briefings to inform C4I investment, development, and fielding decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience facilitating technical and operational discussions with diverse stakeholders.
• 5+ years of experience with Naval C4I systems, architecture, or operations.
• 7+ years of experience in military exercise planning, systems analysis, or Test and Evaluation (T&E).
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex events or projects.
• Experience leading data collection and analysis efforts to produce formal findings and reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of articulating complex topics to senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• TS/SCI Clearance (required for all positions with government clearance).

Desired Qualifications

• Direct experience as a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) or coordinating with NWDC, NIWDC, NSMWDC, NAWDC, NEXWDC, or NUWDC.
• Understanding of mission engineering in Naval Acquisition.
• Experience with PEO C4I programs, mission threads, and organizational structure.
• Knowledge of Navy/Joint exercise planning processes and assessment methodologies.
• Familiarity with operational planning or mission analysis.
• Experience managing and resolving conflicts in technical discussions.
• Proven ability to brief senior military and civilian leadership.

Job Classification

Associate II

Salary Range

$150k – $170K

Work Environment And Mental/Physical Demands

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Constant sitting while using the computer terminal
• Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents
• Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication
• Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be required
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds
• Constant use of mental alertness
• Frequent work under deadlines

Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.