Maritime Prepositioning Operations Lead Planner/Analyst

About the role

Provide on-site Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) Operations subject matter expertise (SME) in direct support of the Expeditionary Ships Capabilities Branch (ESCB), Maritime Expeditionary Warfare (MExW) Division, Capabilities Development Directorate (CDD), Deputy Commandant, Combat Development & Integration (DC, CD&I) located at Quantico, VA. The role involves advising on MPF and Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS) operational capabilities, capacities, employment, and integration with prepositioning material, rolling stock, and littoral/vertical connectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME on MPF and MPS operational capabilities, capacities, and employment.
• Provide SME input on prepositioning material, rolling stock, and littoral/vertical connectors as they interface with MPF/MPS exercises and operations.
• Support Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Capabilities Based Assessments (CBA), Capabilities Development and other studies relating to MPF/MPS.
• Develop and update concepts of operations (CONOPS), concepts of employment (COE), operational handbooks, and other publications relating to MPF/MPS.
• Identify MPF/MPS functional and mission support requirements to influence future capability development.
• Lead ESCB MPF/MPS equities at Service-level wargames, operational advisory groups (OAGs), operational planning teams (OPTs), Tabletop Exercises (TTXs) and other venues.
• Support USMC MPF force development and Naval Integration as it relates to loading, stowage, and employment of personnel, supplies & equipment and the MPF/MPS.
• Track and report planned force revisions, and integration into MPS assets.
• Advocate Marine Corps equities in Maritime Expeditionary Operations.
• Communicate required ship capabilities and requirements within Navy, Marine Corps, and Joint Staffs.
• Advocate, as necessary, regarding other ships requirements within the ESCB portfolio (Sealift, T-AVB, T-AH, ESB & LCC, etc.).
• Prepare and submit monthly accomplishment reports to the project manager.
• Prepare and submit travel request forms and trip reports as necessary.
• Complete required annual government training.
• Assist in publishing the Maritime Expeditionary Warfare Annual Report.
• Travel to other government facilities, contractor facilities, and/or ships; travel may be required on weekends and could include CONUS and OCONUS locations; exact dates and duration vary per event.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of relevant experience; in lieu of a degree, 15 years of substantive, relevant experience is applicable.
• Documented staff and/or operational experience in MPF/MPS planning and/or operations.
• Solid knowledge of Marine Corps and Navy organizational structures and functions.
• Must possess or be eligible for a SECRET clearance.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and availability of private transportation may be required for local travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or better in Naval Science (preferred).
• Security clearance preferred (in addition to the eligibility requirement).

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communications, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work efficiently within a military staff environment requiring coordination at Navy &