Strategic Writer

Position Overview

This position supports the Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) G-5 Planning Support as a Strategic Planner. The MCICOM G-5 Directorate supports the development and execution of Marine Corps strategic and operational installation planning programs. The Strategic Planner provides senior-level expertise in enterprise basing programs, installation policy development, and DOTMLPF-C integration to align MCICOM's capabilities with Marine Corps operational requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee's premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents)
• HSA / FSA Medical Plans
• PTO
• Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
• 401K with Company Match
• Observes all federal holidays
• Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Career Development Process

Job Type

Full-time/Exempt

Location

Pentagon / Contractor Facility (Washington, D.C. area)

Security Clearance

Active Secret clearance required

Position Responsibilities

• Provide support to MCICOM G-5 to establish and administer Marine Corps strategic and operational installation programs, projects, and actions.
• Support development of Marine Corps plans, processes, procedures, and policy in support of enterprise-level basing programs and initiatives, including DOTMLPF-C integration, Strategic Basing Program, Joint Basing, BRAC, Force Design, and special project capacity analyses.
• Familiarize with Marine Corps, DoD, and Service Component working groups to ensure deconfliction and synchronization with MCICOM strategic and operational installation planning and decision-making processes.
• Aid in detailed planning related to installation matters, future installation concepts, and installation special projects.
• Develop Planning Orders (PLANORDs), Operations Orders (OPORDs), and Letters of Instruction (LOIs) to implement installation actions and planning guidance.
• Support Marine Corps responses to Congressional and public inquiries pertaining to basing actions, installation planning, and installation-related special projects.
• Provide conference planning and meeting support, including pre-event planning, on-site coordination, and post-event activities.
• Conduct reviews and propose updates to applicable orders, directives, and policies governing installation planning.
• Establish and refine Marine Corps processes and policies for managing strategic and operational installation issues and programs.
• Document, track, and communicate G-5 Plans meetings, actions, and COMMCICOM installation guidance and decisions.
• Develop and refine briefings, documents, and staff packages in support of installation planning and operations.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Over 10 years of experience in strategic planning, installation management, or related fields.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, community planning, or facility management; or 10 years of experience as an analyst or program manager at the Service Component Headquarters or DoW level.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Prior military experience preferred.
• Prior experience working on military basing programs preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office software.