Public Affairs Analyst – Exercise Planner (PTOC) at Obsidian Solutions Group LLC in Quantico, Virginia

Job Description:

Must be a U.S Citizen

Security Clearance: Secret

This position is Part-Time (On-call)

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking a PA/Media Analyst/Exercise Planner for the External Elements (EXELMS) section of MSTP to provide expertise in the development and execution of MEF/MEB-level exercises. The successful candidate will understand joint military operations, how a MEF/MEB supports the joint fight, and how the media can affect military operations. The incumbent will assume the lead in the integration of PA/media events into the overall scenario and will be responsible for producing exercise planning products, to include COCOM/JTF/Fleet-level operation orders related to Public Affairs. During exercise execution, this position will transition to the role of EXCON Media Cell Lead and will oversee the development of media products which will enable the achievement of training objectives.

The mission of the MSTP is to provide MAGTF level training across the range of military operations, within the context of a Joint and/or Combined Task Force environment, to improve the warfighting skills, with the main effort of providing training and support.

Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborates with uniformed military and contractor counterparts in the design of PA and Media events for simulation-driven and scripted training exercises for MEF/MEB-level MAGTF Staffs. Creates and edits documents, analyzes problem areas, and collaborates on feasible solutions.
• Attends conferences and meetings at the resident site (as required) and other locations off site; acts as a PA/Media working group Lead as part of an exercise design team.
• Identifies Media requirements in support of all Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) storylines in coordination with other exercise design planners in support of MEF/MEB level exercises.
• Coordinates with US Army G-27 for an exercise-specific website on the Information Operations Network (ION). Determines which media sites are relevant for each exercise and ensures they reside on ION.
• Provides guidance to EXCON Media Cell personnel in the development on social media personalities and other media personnel and ensures they are incorporated into the ION database.
• Arranges and conducts face-to-face and remote interviews of General Officers and other senior members of the training audience during exercise execution.
• Authors applicable documents and enclosures to Exercise Agreements and Planning Books in support of the overall exercise design and training audience operational planning.
• Participates in and conducts reviews and structured walk-throughs of exercise design and training events, operation orders and plans and JTF/component command level battle rhythm events.
• Provides inputs and participates in Final After Action Reviews and structured walk-throughs of events, operations orders and plans, and information gathering requirements.

• Possesses detailed and functional knowledge of the Information Environment (IE), social media trends, and Marine Corps/Joint approaches to engaging the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with internal and external stakeholders throughout the exercise life cycle.
• Experience writing applicable PA orders/Public Affairs Guidance (PAG) in the USMC and Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) format.
• Experience developing and integrating PA/Media products in to exercises.
• Experience conducting in-person and virtual interviews of senior military personnel.

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• Mid/Senior-Level – Bachelor's Degree or equivalent w/ 15+ Years Direct Relevant Experience
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook skills.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Normal Office Environment

Travel

• 15-15%, mainly to Camp Pendleton, CA; Camp Lejeune, NC; Camp Courtney, Okinawa, JP

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 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.

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