MARCENT Training and Exercise Analyst

Position

MARCENT Training and Exercise Analyst

Tampa, FL

2010-OAMS - 25P-MO-933

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Please note: This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process.

Under a five‑year contract, the MARCENT Training and Exercise Analyst will support the United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) and subordinate commands. The role includes professional services for MARCENT located aboard Mac Dill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, serving as a Component Command to U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). The analyst will support the Operations Directorate (G‑3) within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS), advising on operations, force requirements, training, readiness, personnel recovery, and force protection across the war fighting functions.

• Current US passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
• Must meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements under OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01, and Air Force Manual 17‑1301.
• SECRET security clearance.
• Expert level proficiency and knowledge of the Systems Approach to Training (SAT), USMC Title 10 force generation requirements, Mission Essential Task List (METL), Training and Education Command organization, and Joint training and education resources.
• Experience and operational knowledge of MARCENT Joint Training Information Management Systems (JTIMS) preferred.
• Experience and operational knowledge of MARCENT exercise design, planning, execution, and assessment.
• Strong writing, analytical, and reading skills with effective communication.
• Retired or former Marine Corps officer/SNCO or DoD civilian with operational planning or G‑3/5 experience.
• Familiarity with USCENTCOM and component planning processes.
• Ten years of military experience.

• Prepare written evaluations for MARCENT approval, presenting and briefing exercise plans, and produce AMHS messages related to exercises and unit training continuity.
• Identify, codify, refine, and promulgate training requirements for USMC forces and individuals operating in the CENTCOM AOR.
• Support and update Mission Essential Tasks (MET) for USMC formations in collaboration with all applicable force headquarters.
• Review newly published training requirements, doctrine, policy, and procedures; determine applicability to USMC formations or individuals; maintain current information on the MARCENT SharePoint page.
• Assist G‑3 with planning and coordination of all Service Headquarters and Combatant Command directed unit training continuum tasks, unit evaluation tasks, and unit assessment.
• Support G‑3 with development of exercise training objectives, lessons learned requirements, nominations, and component publication and policy review.
• Develop scenarios, tasks, and events for exercises to help MARCENT staff and subordinate elements achieve training objectives.
• Help develop training and exercise related Standard Operating Procedures, Execution Checklists, Policies, Orders, and Directives.
• Participate in planning teams, working groups, and conferences to incorporate lessons learned and after‑action items from similar events.

• MARCENT, Mac Dill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida
• Travel: Contractor personnel must support required travel to MARCENT AOR and supporting locations, including Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Israel, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Djibouti, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy, Greece. Candidates should be available for travel with less than 24‑hour notice for personnel recovery and training for forward deployed forces.

Lukos has delivered professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years, supporting all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies in national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, and healthcare.

At Lukos we offer competitive benefits for full‑time employees, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid time off, and federal holidays.

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.