Program Analyst - Marine Forces Reserve / 4th Marine Division

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Program Analyst - Marine Forces Reserve / 4th Marine Division

Primary Location: New Orleans, LA

Clearance: Active Secret

Ability to work remotely: No

Job Summary

Obsidian Solutions Group is seeking a Program Analyst to support Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) and 4th Marine Division in New Orleans, LA. This position requires onsite presence to provide enhanced support for Reserve Lessons Learned (LL) activities. The Program Analyst will be responsible for collecting LL from Reserve units, coaching AAR production, and capturing mobilization LL. Reserve components face unique challenges requiring specialized LL support, including geographically dispersed units, part-time training schedules, and mobilization/demobilization cycles.

Specific Responsibilities

• Collect and compile Lessons Learned from geographically dispersed Marine Reserve units across the country
• Coach and mentor Reserve units in After Action Report (AAR) production and best practices
• Capture mobilization and demobilization Lessons Learned to improve future activation cycles
• Support Reserve training events, annual training periods, and drill weekends to observe and collect LL
• Coordinate with 4th Marine Division units and MARFORRES staff on LL requirements and processes
• Develop and maintain LL collection tools and templates tailored to Reserve training cycles
• Analyze Reserve-specific trends and challenges to identify systemic issues and opportunities for improvement
• Facilitate virtual and in-person LL working groups with geographically dispersed units
• Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations on Reserve LL for MARFORRES leadership
• Maintain LL databases and tracking systems specific to Reserve operations and training
• Support integration of Reserve LL with active component lessons learned programs

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of relevant military or analytical experience
• Graduate of Marine Corps Command & Staff College or Marine Corps Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education course
• Active Secret clearance required
• Retired or former Marine Corps Senior Enlisted (E-8/E-9) or Officer with Reserve component experience strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of Marine Corps Reserve structure, training cycles, and mobilization processes
• Experience as an Infantryman or in combat arms (MOS) highly desirable
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with Reserve units
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and military planning/reporting systems
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple geographically dispersed units

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work is performed in a typical office environment at MARFORRES headquarters in New Orleans, LA
• Must be able to work onsite at MARFORRES facilities as mandated by the PWS
• May require extended hours during Reserve training periods, annual training, and mobilization events
• Occasional field visits to Reserve training sites and units may be required

Travel

• Willingness to travel to support Reserve units and training events
• Moderate to frequent travel required to visit Reserve units, support training events, and conduct LL collections across geographically dispersed locations

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer's mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a certified service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer's expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.