Senior Program Analyst; Ground Combat

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Sr Program Analyst to support the Ground Combat Element (GCE) in Quantico, VA. This senior‑level position requires extensive experience on a Marine Division staff with a ground combat, aviation, or combat service support occupational specialty.

• Review and analyze Ground Combat Element After Action Reports from exercises, deployments, and operations
• Conduct comprehensive ground combat trend analysis to identify patterns, systemic issues, and best practices
• Produce detailed Ground Combat Element content for Marine Corps Center Lessons Learned formal reports and publications
• Lead Ground Combat Element‑focused Lessons Learned collections during major exercises and training events
• Conduct interviews with ground combat unit commanders, staff officers, and key personnel
• Analyze infantry, artillery, armor, reconnaissance, and combat engineer operations and tactics
• Synthesize complex Ground Combat Element lessons across battalion, regiment, and division echelons
• Identify capability gaps and recommend solutions to improve Ground Combat Element effectiveness
• Coordinate with Marine Division staff and subordinate units on Lessons Learned requirements
• Support development of Ground Combat Element training objectives and performance standards based on Lessons Learned analysis
• Serve as subject matter expert on ground combat operations and Marine Air‑Ground Task Force (MAGTF) integration
• Brief senior leadership on Ground Combat Element trends, observations, and actionable recommendations
• Mentor junior analysts on Ground Combat Element operations and Lessons Learned collection methodologies
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree. Education may be substituted with greater experience and/or certifications. Master's degree is preferred.
• Military studies degrees from Marine Corps University and/or Joint Forces Staff College highly desirable.
• Derivative Classification.

• 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.
• Comprehensive understanding of Marine command structures, organization, operations, and ground combat tactics.
• Proven experience conducting in‑depth research and completing 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.

• 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.

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

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast‑growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401(k) 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 in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please request accommodation. We E‑Verify all employees.