Force Development Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of operational documentation, including:
• Before Action Reports (BARs)
• After Action Reports (AARs)
• Executive Summaries
• Post-Activity Bulletins
• Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Identify trends, gaps, risks, and best practices to reconcile force capabilities with operational demands and strategic priorities.
• Develop force survivability- and lethality-enhancing concepts, capabilities, technologies, and solutions.
• Analyze strategic, long-range, and operational plans related to MARFORSOC employment and provide recommendations to improve concepts, plans, and fiscal assessments.
• Produce high-quality, audience-specific analytical products, including:
• Briefings
• Reports
• PowerPoint presentations
• Spreadsheets
• Decision-support products
• Support planning, synchronization, and coordination of MARFORSOC’s Annual Lessons Learned Campaign Plans, including collaboration with Joint Staff, Services, and other Component Commands.
• Collect, analyze, and integrate observations, insights, and lessons learned into the Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS).
• Conduct functional analysis and develop recommendations to align efforts to man, train, and equip forces, including:
• Force design and structure changes
• Manpower and funding requirements
• Updates to doctrine, TTPs, and readiness products
• Perform post-event and post-exercise analysis to assess immediate and long-term impacts on SOF capability development, training, and employment.
• Support and provide oversight to the semi-annual Force Development Working Group, including preparing recommendations for MARFORSOC leadership.
• Collaborate closely with the Lessons Learned Analyst, Combat Development, and Innovation stakeholders to ensure Force Development Objectives are met.
• Collect, analyze, and brief readiness information as required.
• Develop and maintain electronic resources to support mission continuity and stakeholder coordination.

Required Qualifications

• Prior military service.
• Experience serving on the staff of a Special Operations or combat arms battalion, regiment, or brigade.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting:
• Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP)
• Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)
• or equivalent operational planning processes.
• Thorough understanding of SOF capabilities, operations, and support.
• Understanding of multi-domain operations.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Graduate of an Armed Forces Command and Staff College or equivalent Professional Military Education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Active Secret security clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to required systems.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience supporting senior-level decision-making within a SOF or Joint environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex operational data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Experience working in force development, lessons learned, or capability development roles.