External Elements (EXELMS) Communication Strategy (COMMSTRAT) Analyst (Part Time)

The External Elements (EXELMS) COMMSTRAT Analyst reports to and receives work direction derivatives from the MSTP Project Manager and the EXELMS Section Head

• Possess detailed and functional knowledge of the Marine Corps and joint/combined Planning Process and doctrine related to COMMSTRAT.
• Conduct tactical and operational planning at conceptual, functional and detailed levels for service, functional component, and joint headquarters organizations in COMMSTRAT.
• Advise and perform functional duties for event billets across service and functional component headquarters and Joint/Combined Force Headquarters per COMMSTRAT.
• Prepare orders, reports, briefs, and planning documents to support event scenario development and headquarters functions and, occasionally, prepare lesson plans and seminars.
• Research concepts and conduct analysis of factual data.
• Contribute to MSTP policy and SOP development within COMMSTRAT.
• Participate in and conduct reviews and walk-throughs of events, operation orders and plans, and information requirements.
• Attend on and off-site conferences and lead working groups within COMMSTRAT.
• Perform Military Analyst duties and serve as event OTC when required.
• Adjust work hours and billet responsibilities as needed to support 24/7 event operations.
• Review TS/SCI intelligence from SCIFs for potential injection into the Exercise Audience Targeting/Effects boards and working groups, and coordinate with Exercise Controllers, the on-site SSO and SIO prior to including/injecting SCIF-derived information into exercises.
• Contribute to Marine Corps and joint doctrine, TTPs, and best-practice publications.

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Attendance at Intermediate Level School (e.g. Marine Corps CSC or completion of equivalent nonresident course) is required. Attendance at SAW or Top Level School is preferred.