Work will begin in early March 2024. COLSA Corporation is seeking candidates for PSYOPS Exercise Development and Execution Coordinators in support of Marine Corps Information Operations Center (MCIOC) on site in Quantico, VA. The ideal candidate shall coordinate exercise control groups in support of each IWX (Information Warfighter Exercise), which occurs up to twice annually in support to exercise planning and execution and field exercises. The actual execution phase of IWX is one to two weeks. Exercise support functions include: scenario design, coordination, preparation, execution, evaluation, analysis, war gaming, and after action reporting across the exercise life cycle. Task may require off-site
support and periodic CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions):

1. Assist support to each IWX as members of the exercise control group (ECG) conduct each stage of the JELC;
2. Schedule execution, refinement, and maintenance of exercise and training materials;
3. Provide facilitator/mentor support to the planning and execution of PSYOP through the seven phase process;
4. Ensure the training meets established learning objectives;
5. Fill the role of OPT/Working Group leader during planning;
6. Guide the planning process in accordance with USMC and Joint doctrine;
7. Assist with the development and oversight of the MSEL;
8. Assist in the facilitation and handling of role players, to include briefing of scripts, overseeing the conduct of lane training,
   and personnel movements;
9. Provide PSYOP expertise for all IWX and SLTE-P Events;
10. Provide feedback to the After Action Review, and;
11. Assist in the development of and submission of Ad-Hoc Reports

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Required Skills

Required Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma
• Minimum of 6 years work related experience
• Direct experience in leading PSYOPS excercise control groups including scenario design, preparation, execution, analysis, and wargaming
• Experience with after action reporting across excercise life cycles
• Experience in development and submission of ad-hoc reports
• US Citizenship required; Active TS/SCI clearance
• Willing and able to travel off site and OCONUS/CONUS as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience in support of Marines

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

• High level of independence, confidence, and strong work ethic with a passion for achievement and success.
• Effective and clear writing and verbal communication skill.
• Candidates must be proficient in all aspects or Project Management, financial management, project scheduling, phases of design, construction documents and construction administration.