Program Analyst – Marine Forces Pacific

Primary Location: Camp H.M. Smith, Oahu, Hawaii

Clearance: Active Secret

Ability to work remotely: No

Job Summary

Obsidian Solutions Group is seeking a Program Analyst to support Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) at Camp H.M. Smith, Oahu, Hawaii. MARFORPAC serves as U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's (INDOPACOM) senior Marine Corps headquarters, requiring dedicated onsite analyst presence. The Program Analyst will be responsible for capturing theater-level Lessons Learned (LL), integrating joint and coalition LL, and supporting Operational Plan (OPLAN) and Operation Order (OPORD) LL flows. This position requires an understanding of theater-level operations, joint and coalition operations, and the ability to work within a complex, multi-service environment.

Specific Responsibilities

• Capture and document theater-level Lessons Learned across MARFORPAC's area of operations
• Integrate joint Lessons Learned from U.S. military services operating within INDOPACOM
• Coordinate and integrate coalition Lessons Learned from partner nations and allied forces
• Support OPLAN and OPORD development by incorporating relevant LL into operational planning processes
• Manage LL flows and workflows to ensure timely dissemination to appropriate stakeholders
• Coordinate with INDOPACOM staff, component commands, and subordinate Marine units on LL matters
• Analyze theater-level trends and patterns to identify systemic issues and opportunities for improvement
• Prepare comprehensive reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership
• Maintain LL databases and knowledge management systems for theater-level operations
• Support after-action review processes for major exercises, operations, and engagements
• Facilitate LL working groups and coordination meetings with joint and coalition partners

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7-10 years of relevant military, joint operations, or analytical experience
• Graduate of Marine Corps Command & Staff College or Marine Corps Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education course
• Active Secret clearance required; ability to obtain Top Secret preferred
• Retired or former Marine Corps Officer (O-4 and above) or Senior Enlisted (E-8/E-9) strongly preferred
• Experience in military planning, operations, or management analysis at the theater or joint level
• Knowledge of INDOPACOM operations, theater strategy, and joint/coalition operations
• Understanding of OPLAN and OPORD development processes
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills with ability to brief senior leaders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, military planning tools, and knowledge management systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate across multiple organizations and cultures
• Experience working in joint or coalition environments highly desirable

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work is performed in a typical office environment at Camp H.M. Smith, Oahu, Hawaii
• Must be able to work onsite at MARFORPAC headquarters as required
• May require extended hours to support planning cycles and operational requirements
• Occasional attendance at exercises or conferences may be required

Travel

• Moderate travel required for coordination with subordinate commands, joint partners, and coalition forces throughout the Indo-Pacific theater

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