Mission Assurance Analyst and Researcher
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Integrity, confidence, discipline and commitment define your career in Battelle's National Security Global Business. Battelle was built on a firm foundation of honesty, integrity, and outstanding service and the work we do in national security impacts lives around the world; whether we're creating armor for military applications, testing a life-saving vaccine, or developing a more efficient hydrogen fuel cell. At Battelle, we reward the best work with more responsibility, positions to grow and develop, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world. Are YOU ready for your Next Mission?
Our National Security Global Business is seeking a Protection Operations Specialist to serve as a Mission Assurance Analyst and Researcher. The position will be located at a US Government Facility in Southern California.
Position Responsibilities
- Support development, implementation, and operation of US Marine Corps protection programs through participation as a team member in Mission Assurance (MA) assessments specific to US Marine Corps installations.
- Using analytical techniques, research, develop and present pros and cons of various courses of action to US Government clients who will use this information to make installation protection decisions.
- Assist in installation MA policy development and implementation through research and analysis of alternatives.
- Conduct protection-related MA analysis of installation emergency management plans, emergency operations plans, continuity of operations plans, business continuity plans, strategic plans, and/or business plans in support of Marine Corps protection initiatives.
- Conduct interviews of subject matter experts throughout I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) as a component of an analysis process to determine task critical assets (TCAs) within I MEF.
- Conduct analyses of Mission Essential Tasks (METs) of I MEF, its higher headquarters up to the Combatant Commander (COCOM) level and subordinate elements to develop mission assignment chain linkages of the I MEF TCAs to the METs.
- Provide technical assistance to I MEF and its subordinate elements in entering TCAs identified and their mission assignment chains into the Marine Corps Critical Asset Management System (MC-CAMS).
- Work with Mission Assurance staffs of various I MEF host installations to investigate and identify installation infrastructure critical to support I MEF TCAs and missions.
The following qualifications must be met to be considered for this position:
- US citizenship.
- Ability to gain and maintain TOP SECRET Security Clearance.
- Master's degree with study focus in National Security.
- Minimum fifteen years US Marine Corps operational and staff experience.
- Experience developing US Government staff action analysis and decision support.
- Five plus years experience using Microsoft office software.
- Excellent writing, speaking, briefing, interpersonal and negotiating skills. The successful candidate will develop and deliver analysis and briefings in support of Marine Corps installation protection efforts; develop and provide assessments and recommendations to the US Government client and represent Marine Corps installation protection efforts within discussions and seminars.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong work ethic, high self-motivation, positive attitude, goal orientation with the ability to get things done.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, adjust to changing client focus and priorities, successfully multi-task and set individual work priorities.
- Ability and willingness to travel to attend conferences, training and MA assessments.
THE FOLLOWING IS DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:
- DOD Top Level school graduate.
- Knowledge of database entry procedures.
Battelle Benefits:
Battelle's competitive benefits program includes comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, employee pension, tuition reimbursement, work/life balance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.
Battelle is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or sexual orientation. For more information about our other openings, please visit
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