Military Analyst

Military Analyst to support the Quartermaster School (QMS) Commander’s Initiatives Group (CIG) providing graphics support and technical assistance. Analyst will provide analysis and problem solving support to the QMS Command Section. The Military Analyst assists with the development and communication of strategic messages, initiatives, and priorities; develops speeches, presentations, and articles; provides VI support to facilitate communication; and coordinates, plans, and integrates content for CG events and travel. This individual provides on-site presentation development and content management support to the CIG in support of the QMS CG recommending content that best conveys the image or message. The position will perform manual and digital VI support for output in a variety of formats, such as, but not limited to, charts, slide presentations, interactive media production, line drawings, schematic drawings, banners, posters, office signs, placards, static displays, brochures, print publications, official gifts presented by the CG that have a graphic component, etc. The output formats may be used or presented in a variety of events, such as, briefings, speeches, conferences, seminars, video teleconferences, etc. Most importantly the Military Analyst will assist in conceptualizing graphic approaches to basic or abstract ideas and plans to include providing sketches or rough drafts to illustrate these ideas and as a guide for accomplishing work. Possessing an extensive graphics understanding and experience, the Military Analyst will provide support for the multimedia and electronic imagery requirements, make recommendations regarding the best medium in order to distribute the message, participate in pre-production meetings, in-progress reviews, and staff coordination meetings to assess production requirements, and drafting input to concepts, scripts, and production outlines.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must have an understanding of Army Doctrine and Concepts and be able to independently formulate a thesis, independently conduct research, evaluate the thesis, counter-thesis, or differing courses of action and provide support for a conclusion based on logical evaluation.

• Possess extensive writing and editing skills in order to perform technical writing/editing requirements for CIG.

• Experience providing Visual Information in the form of on-site graphics support, technical assistance, and the creation of briefings and documents.

• Must possess knowledge of graphic and layout design, visual and print presentation, and typography are essential.

• Knowledgeable of the functional and business process environments of QMS.

• Possess experience to import and export electronic files in a variety of formats, as well as, scan images into digital formats including being converted to or from a variety of formats including but not limited to, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark, MS Visio, PowerPoint, Word, Corel Draw, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe In Design, Freehand, Adobe Acrobat, Publisher, Roxie Toast, FileMaker Pro, Adobe Go Live, WordPerfect, Excel, M i c r o s o f t P o w e r B i , or other formats.

• Knowledge and experience as a “power point ranger”.

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance.

• Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree.

• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ of military experience in a senior staff level position.

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills as evidenced by successful completion of Command and General Staff College.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Capability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Possess and maintain all required training and certifications.

Other Duties:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Possess and maintain a Secret Clearance throughout the life of the contract.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Work Environment:

Work is conducted on Fort Lee, VA. Schedule does include recognized Federal Holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. Overtime will not be authorized. Remote work not available.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but only after full disclosure by the applicant.

• Position generally requires light work with occasional lifting of up to (30) pounds or more, carrying supplies, equipment.
• The job requires varying amounts of sitting, standing, and walking.
• This position requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• The ability to communicate clearly with an excellent comprehension of the English language is essential.
• Work is generally performed in an indoor setting.

Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties described in the work environment

Travel:

Travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) to support tasks and requirements may be required.

AAP/EEO Statement:

ATL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans offered to all employees.

401K plan with up to 4% matching

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Standard Life Insurance

Training and Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

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**This position is in support of current opportunities.**

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