Assessment Analyst

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking an Assessment Analyst to support U.S. Marine Forces South (MARFORSOUTH) at the Marine Corps Support Facility in New Orleans, LA. Note that this position will likely be deployed for up to one week per month in support of training requirements and in excess of two weeks in support of contingency operations, as dictated by mission requirements.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Assessment Analyst at Terrestris do?

The Assessments program directly contributes to the MARFORSOUTH operational planning process and supports the commander and senior leaders by establishing clear objectives for every Operation, Activity, and Investment (OAI) undertaken by the command and providing in-depth feedback on progress toward accomplishing the Commander's vision, mission, principles, goals, strategies, and objectives. As the Assessment Analyst, you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate the effectiveness of MARFORSOUTH activities, inform decision-making, and support operational planning and campaign assessments.

What does a typical day look like for the Assessment Analyst?

You will:

• Draft and implement assessment collection plans in order to ensure data required to analyze operations, exercises, processes and cost/benefit determinations is available.
• Prepare and deliver concise briefs on complex subjects to seniors, peers and subordinates in order to facilitate sound decision making.
• Serve as a mentor in the guiding of military and civilian planners on the employment of appropriate assessment analysis techniques during all phases of the planning and execution of MARFORSOUTH OAIs. This includes developing and defining indicators, measures of performance, and measures of effectiveness for each OAI.
• Remain engaged throughout the planning and execution cycle to ensure assessment requirements are executed as planned and that the assessment strategy remains flexible to real-world changes.
• Serve as the liaison between MARFORSOUTH and the Marine Corps Center for Lessons Learned to ensure that requirements found in MCO 3504.1A are fulfilled.
• Be responsible for the development of MARFORSOUTH assessment policies, directives, and standard operating procedures.
• Chair the MARFORSOUTH Assessments Working Group in accordance with the standing battle rhythm.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinate the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the supervisor such as:
  • Monthly Status Report: Status reports shall include summarizations of work accomplished, costs, labor hours, and travel and provide a risk assessment of upcoming efforts and planned mitigation
  • Project Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms): Covers all areas from initial planning until Fully Operational Capable with major milestones and survey periods.
  • In-Progress Reviews: Accurate depiction of the status of specific project and any known risks to timeline with mitigation strategies.
  • Information Papers, Briefs and Presentations: Relevant to the topic and prepared for the level of attendee for the presentation.
  • Other reports and updates as may be required by MARFORSOUTH G-5 leadership.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• An Active Top-Secret-TSI Security Clearance.
• A valid U.S. Driver’s License (or the ability to obtain one).
• A valid U.S. Passport (or the ability to obtain one).
• Country Visa, as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide (or the ability to obtain one).
• A Common Access Card (CAC) (or the ability to obtain one).
• Professional knowledge and mastery of the principles of Assessment Analysis skills.
• Knowledge of military missions and naval operations related to military strategy, doctrine and tactics to evaluate issues and resolve complex problems or controversial issues where the courses of action involve substantial resources or require extensive changes in established procedures.
• A working knowledge of the U.S. SOUTHCOM AOR operational environment.
• The capability to interpret requirements promulgated by the command's senior leadership and higher headquarters and develop assessment plans to determine their impact on approved objectives.
• The ability to provide the branch with senior level management and assessment policy guidance.
• The ability to determine the most effective approach or methodology to address the assigned issue/task by identify the relevant factors, developing a data collection plan and analyzing the pertinent information to produce a recommended way ahead.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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