Senior Lessons Learned Analyst – Command Element
Makwa Global is seeking a Senior Lessons Learned Analyst to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Staff Training Program at Quantico, VA, with a specific focus on Command Element (CE) operations. This senior-level position requires extensive experience on a Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) or higher staff with a ground combat arms, aviation, or combat service support occupational specialty. The Senior Analyst will lead CE-focused analysis, develop interview questions, synthesize CE lessons, and draft formal LL report sections. This position will provide Command Element subject matter expert coverage.
Specific Responsibilities
- Lead Command Element-focused Lessons Learned analysis for MAGTF exercises, operations, and training events
- Develop comprehensive interview questions tailored to CE staff sections and leadership positions
- Conduct interviews with senior leaders, staff officers, and key personnel from CE organizations
- Synthesize complex CE lessons across multiple staff functions including operations, intelligence, logistics, communications, and fires
- Draft formal Lessons Learned report sections with detailed analysis and actionable recommendations
- Provide subject matter expertise on CE organization, operations, and staff functions
- Analyze CE command and control processes, decision-making cycles, and information flow
- Identify systemic CE issues and recommend solutions to improve MAGTF effectiveness
- Mentor junior analysts on CE operations and LL collection methodologies
- Coordinate with MAGTF Training and Education Command (MTEC) staff on CE requirements
- Support development of CE training objectives and performance standards based on LL analysis
- Brief senior leadership on CE trends, observations, and recommendations