Senior Program Analyst; Command Element

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Sr Program Analyst to support the Command Element (CE) at Quantico, VA
. This senior‑level position requires extensive experience on a Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) or higher staff with a ground combat arms, aviation, or combat service support occupational specialty.

• Lead Command Element-focused Lessons Learned analysis for Marine Air‑Ground Task Force (MAGTF) exercises, operations, and training events
• Develop comprehensive interview questions tailored to Command Element staff sections and leadership positions
• Conduct interviews with senior leaders, staff officers, and key personnel from CE organizations
• Synthesize complex Command Element lessons across multiple staff functions including operations, intelligence, logistics, communications, and fires
• Draft formal Lessons Learned report sections with detailed analysis and actionable recommendations
• Provide subject matter expertise on Command Element organization, operations, and staff functions
• Analyze Command Element command and control processes, decision‑making cycles, and information flow
• Identify systemic Command Element issues and recommend solutions to improve MAGTF effectiveness
• Mentor junior analysts on Command Element operations and Lessons Learned collection methodologies
• Coordinate with MAGTF Training and Education Command (MTEC) staff on Command Element requirements
• Support development of Command Element training objectives and performance standards based on Lessons Learned analysis
• Brief senior leadership on Command Element trends, observation
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

• Bachelor's degree. Education may be substituted with greater experience and/or certifications.
• Military Studies degree from Marine Corps University and/or Joint Forces Staff College highly desired.
• 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 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.

• 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.

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. 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.