Science and Technology Analyst

Green Cell Consulting (GCC), LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2014. We provide unique and specialized training and education services, including curriculum development, classroom instruction, and exercise support services to the Department of Defense through direct contracting and subcontracting opportunities. GCC emphasizes employing professionals with the appropriate military background and credentials. The professional staff at GCC consists almost entirely of former military trainers and advisors who are retired or currently serving in the reserves. This unique mix of military careers blended with corporate leadership has contributed to GCC’s continued growth.

The Science and Technology (S&T) Analyst reports to and receives work direction from the Project Manager. The S&T Analyst will provide support that includes the following activities.

• Provide senior strategic analysis and policy support to the Marine Corps Training and Education Command’s, G-5, Strategy, and Plans Branch to identify, assess, and advocate for solutions that align to validated S&T gaps.
• Support the G-5, via the S&T WG by filling these critical gaps, to implement TECOM’s long-range strategy.
• Engage with the Marine Corps training and education community and external agencies to provide critical assessment and advocacy for potential solutions.
• Support the G5 in facilitating a quarterly STWG meeting in Quantico Virginia.
• Maintain the TECOM S&T Gap List and communicate these gaps to our S&T partners to ensure alignment of technology portfolios with validated S&T requirements and gaps to increase their probability of funding.
• Collaborate with DoD and other services on gaps and emerging technologies /innovations, review and assess these solutions, and identify potential areas for joint S&T solutions.
• As required, draft S&T-related information papers (up to two pages each) that communicate capabilities and updates to TECOM S&T stakeholders, including senior leaders.
• Draft S&T-related decision papers for a General Staff Level audience.
• Develop reports based on the analysis of data and technical solutions that can present these results and recommendations through spreadsheets, briefs, and graphs.
• Attend the annual Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Florida to identify and learn about emerging technologies/innovations, collaborate with DoD, other services, and S&T partners, and share Marine Corps training and education S&T gaps.
• Be available for travel to training exercises (estimated at once annually) for purposes of validating gaps or effectiveness of fielded solutions and informing information/ decision papers.
• Prepare and submit trip reports to TECOM G-5, STWG Branch Head, and COR.

Education

• Minimum education is a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; preferably in information technology, computer technology, modeling, and simulation, or history, management, military science, political science, or equivalent area.
• The ideal candidate would have completed intermediate-level military education and/or a Masters's degree program.

Experience

The ideal candidate would possess the following types of experience (by order of importance):

• Two years of experience working with DoD S&T programs or policies.
• Three years of experience in senior military or civilian equivalent staffs.
• Three years of experience in military training and education.
• Two years of experience in DOD modeling and simulation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships at the battalion/regiment or MAGTF command level.
• Familiar with the USMC Force Development System.
• Familiar with technology transfers from research and development, to acquisition, to fielding.
• Familiarity with Naval strategic guidance to include: Advantage at Sea-Tri-Service Maritime Strategy, Force Design 2030, Commandant’s Planning Guidance, TECOM Vision and Strategy for 21st Century Learning, Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 1 (MCDP-1) Warfighting, and other related documents.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to design and write clear communications and present training programs.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Windows and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work collaboratively with others.

• Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus.
• Daily travel in the local area during the workday (including the use of a personal vehicle).
• Required to perform work in connection with a covered contract and therefore must comply with Safer Federal Workforce standards.
• Ability to obtain or have a security clearance
• Requires 5-10% travel
• Anticipated Date of Availability: September 2022
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Green Cell is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All hiring decisions are based on nondiscriminatory factors without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other class protected by law. In addition, Green Cell engages in affirmative action efforts, where appropriate, to employ, train, and promote qualified minorities, women, the disabled, disabled veterans, newly separated veterans, or other protected veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify. If you require assistance applying for any currently open online position, please contact a Green Cell representative. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.