Position Information:The Naval Integration SME will be responsible for supporting the Exercise Control (EXCON) of Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group (MCTOG). As naval integration concepts assume greater emphasis across training, security engagement plans, and crisis-response operations, MCTOG will provide training and virtual exercises to increase core competencies in Joint Naval Operations involving the USMC GCE. The Naval Integration SME will participate in a collegial setting and be particularly adept at collecting information, analyzing data, and making presentations before Marine officers and staffs.
Essential Functions:- Support MCTOG exercise design in Naval operations from a Naval Surface Warfare perspective.
- Support MCTOG Battle Staff and student planning with regarding Naval Integration and Surface Warfare concepts
- Support MCTOG and student planning in the five phases of amphibious assault forcible entry operations.
- Present perspectives on current and future naval issues of interest to GCE component within the Marine Corps.
- Represent the Navy perspective on conceptual issues and provide MCTOG with expertise on topics such as Composite Warfare Commander, Expeditionary Strike Groups, Sea Basing, Navy Transformation, Maritime Operations Center (MOC), and other related topics.
- Articulate current Navy position regarding proposed USMC and Joint/service concepts.
- Provide Naval expertise across Amphibious operations, Surface Warfare, MAGTF/Naval Fires, and assist with integrating Naval concepts across MAGTF Intelligence, C5ISR-T, GCE Operations, and Information Operations.
- Provide Navy and Marine Corps analysis of the Future Operating Environment (FOE) with current and future adversary capabilities against Joint and Combined operating concepts.
- Attend conferences and provide trip reports, which contain debriefs of significant actions and developments of interest to the Marine Corps regarding Navy issues.
- Attend and assess instructional classes given by both MCTOG and other Marine Corps and Navy organizations as required.
- Develop and provide classroom instruction in support of the MCTOG Academic Program and Battle Staff Training Program.
Education/Skills/Experience Requirements:- Secret Clearance with Top Secret eligibility Required
- High School Diploma or G.E.D Required
- Qualification as a Tactical Action Officer of a Surface Navy Combatant, with a solid understanding of Composite Warfare required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships.
- Strong ability to effectively educate people who may have only a minimal knowledge of US Navy concepts, operations, and resources.
- Possess experience working at or with a Maritime Operations Center (MOC) in a Numbered Fleet.
- Possess a solid understanding of the Joint, Navy, or Marine Corps Planning Processes.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.
- Possess self-motivation and a high level of discretion to work effectively under a minimum level of supervision.
- Must be able to multitask efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and have a strong attention to detail.
Desired Knowledge/Skills:- Surface Warfare Officer at the O-4/0-5 level preferred.
- Relevant experience with EWTG/TACTRAGRU is considered a plus.
- A bachelor's degree in information systems, operations research, management, military science, or relevant areas is desired.
- Completion of Command & Staff College or equivalent preferred.
- Completion of Maritime Staff Operations Course (MSOC) at Newport, RI desired.
- Qualification as a Staff Tactical Action Officer of a Destroyer Squadron is highly desired
Salary will commensurate with experience.
