Lessons Learned Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Lessons Learned Specialist with Security Clearance
Lessons Learned Specialist Joint Lessons Learned Program / Knowledge Management (JLLPKM) Support 20-30% travel required | Onsite in Richmond, Virginia | Active Secret Clearance Required If you want to turn operational experience into enterprise-wide improvement and help shape how DLA captures, analyzes, and applies lessons learned across global logistics operations, we would love to talk. Why This Role Exists
The work we do has real impact, and the people behind it matter just as much. D&G is seeking a Lessons Learned Specialist to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Joint Lessons Learned Program (JLLP) under DLA J352 in Richmond, VA. This role supports the collection, analysis, management, and dissemination of lessons learned data from DLA operations, exercises, and deployments across the enterprise.

This is a hands-on position requiring travel to exercises and field activities, direct engagement with military and civilian stakeholders, and the ability to operate independently in dynamic environments while producing analytical products that drive measurable operational improvement. What You Will Do

• Collect, aggregate, analyze, curate, categorize, and disseminate lessons learned and observations from DLA operations, exercises, training events, and real-world deployments.

• Develop and execute collection plans using active and passive information collection methodologies.

• Conduct pre-deployment, mid-tour, and post-deployment interviews to capture personnel insights and observations.

• Apply statistical analysis and analytical tools, including AI-enabled methods, to validate findings, identify trends, and support data-driven recommendations.

• Participate in 3–4 Tier 1/Tier 2 exercises annually across CONUS and OCONUS locations, providing on-site JLLP training, data collection, and analytical support.

• Support 2 Joint Training Conferences (3–4 days each) and up to 10 site visits annually to DLA Major Subordinate Commands, Regional Commands, or Headquarters.

• Develop written analytical products including issue summaries, insights, solution recommendations, white papers, briefings, After-Action Reports (AARs), and quarterly newsletters.

• Manage DLA JLLIS accounts, including approval, deactivation, updates, and monthly reporting.

• Deliver JLLIS training and user support in both in-person and virtual environments.

• Support the DLA Joint Lessons Learned Working Group through agenda preparation, coordination, minutes, and reporting.

• Prepare observations for presentation in memos, quad charts, and executive briefing formats.

• Interface daily with DLA and non-DLA stakeholders to ensure data consistency and accuracy.

• Prepare and submit Monthly Status Reports documenting progress, issues, and planned activities.

• Collaborate with Joint Staff J-7, Services, Combatant Commands, and Combat Support Agencies on JLLP best practices.

What We Are Looking For Required

• Bachelor’s degree in information management, management science, data science, computer science, engineering, operations research, mathematics, finance, logistics, or related quantitative discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years of Department of War (DOW) Supply Chain Management experience.

• Demonstrated logistics and/or management science experience in a DOW environment.

• Experience conducting data collection, statistical analysis, and technical report writing within DOW logistics operations.

• Familiarity with DOW and DLA supply chain operations, Supply Chain Integration (SCI), asset visibility capabilities, business process improvement efforts, and deployment collaboration tools.

• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to prepare structured, logically organized technical documents and executive briefings.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams).

• Ability to collaborate across geographically dispersed military and civilian teams.

• Ability to travel 20–30% annually (CONUS and OCONUS), including multi-day events. Preferred

• Experience with the Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS).

• Prior experience supporting DLA Global Operations.

• Experience conducting DOTmLPF-P…