Naval Surface Warfare Subject Matter Expert ( in Twentynine Palms, California at Breakforth Solutions Inc

BreakForth Solutions is seeking a Naval Surface Warfare SME to join our team of dynamic professionals. We offer 100% paid medical benefits for the employee and a host of other amazing benefits. Please apply today!

The Naval Surface Warfare SME will be responsible for supporting the Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group’s (MCTOG), Exercise Design and Control (EXCON) team. As naval integration concepts assume greater emphasis across training, security engagement plans, and crisis-response operations, MCTOG will provide training and virtual exercises to enhance core competencies in Joint Naval Operations involving the US Marine Corps (USMC), Ground Combat Element (GCE). The Naval Surface Warfare SME will participate in a collegial setting and be particularly adept at collecting information, analyzing data, and delivering presentations to Marine officers and staff.   

Essential Functions:

• Support exercise design in Naval operations from a Naval Surface Warfare perspective.
• Support MCTOG, Battle Staff, and student planning regarding Naval Integration and Surface Warfare concepts, including the five phases of amphibious assault forcible entry operations.
• Present perspectives on current and future naval issues of interest to GCE components within the USMC.
• 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, and other related topics.
• Articulate the Navy’s 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 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Intelligence, C5ISR-T, GCE Operations, and Information Operations.
• Provide Navy and USMC analysis of the Future Operating Environment 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 USMC regarding Navy issues.
• Attend and assess instructional classes given by both MCTOG and other USMC 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:

• Top Secret Clearance.
• Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP)/Navy Planning Process (NPP) experience or equivalent.
• Experience working at a Flag Officer staff level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships.
• Strong ability to effectively educate people who may have only a minimal knowledge of Navy concepts, operations, and resources.
• Experience working at or with a Maritime Operations Center in a Numbered Fleet.
• Solid understanding of the Joint Navy or USMC Planning Processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.
• 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
• Strong attention to detail.

Desired Knowledge/Skills: 

• Surface Warfare Officer at the O-4/O-5 level.
• Relevant experience with EWTG/TACTRAGRU is considered a plus.
• A bachelor’s degree in information systems, operations research, management, military science, or relevant area.
• Qualification as a Tactical Action Officer of a Surface Navy Combatant, with a solid understanding of Composite Warfare.
• Completion of Maritime Staff Operations Course (MSOC) at Newport, RI.
• Qualification as a Staff Tactical Action Officer of a Destroyer Squadron.

BreakForth Solutions Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.

Salary will commensurate with experience.