Job Not Found
$94.1k - $136.9k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Twentynine Palms, CA, USA
In PersonDomestic and overseas travel may be required, estimated at up to 30%.
IT OperationsNetwork Engineering & Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, computer science, operations research, or management information science, or a related field, and experience in telecommunications, data processing, or information technology is required.
- A minimum of three years of experience in a military training and education environment is required.
- Experience with database management systems and structures is required.
- Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, online collaborative tools, social networking tools, and content management systems is required.
- Familiarity with Marine Corps doctrine and contemporary strategic, operational, and tactical operations governing MAGTF operations and processes, and working knowledge of USMC command-and-control systems, processes, information requirements, and knowledge-management concepts and practices, are required.
- Ability to express, translate, and document technical material in lay terms is required.
- Ability to research complex issues and develop comprehensive reports is required.
- Knowledge of industry standards, techniques, and procedures regarding emerging command-and-control and defense information infrastructure is required.
- Ability to multitask efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and maintain attention to detail is required.
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance at the Secret level.
- Knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships at MAGTF or joint/combined command level, measured by actual operational force employment experience, is required.
- A valid passport is required for potential overseas travel.
- A combination of experience and education may be considered for candidate requirements.
Responsibilities
- Participate in user data collection through interviews, surveys, workshops, observations, and data analysis; capture and document insights into user processes, workflows, and information requirements.
- Identify key user roles, personas, responsibilities, and interaction patterns as consumers of data for consumption, visualization, or decision-making.
- Analyze existing user activities, processes, and workflows to identify pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Document current-state activities or prescribed processes using flowcharts, diagrams, and narratives to inform engineering and design considerations.
- Collaborate with external subject-matter experts to identify critical information needs for decision-making within the maneuver, command-and-control, and fires environment.
- Provide input to program teams defining information architecture, including data models, information flows, content, and manpower, personnel, and training principles for Fleet Marine Force use cases.
- Work with the design team to develop operational use cases by translating user needs into operational scenarios, identifying commander’s critical information requirements and similar requirements, and documenting information exchanges between commands, staff, and units along with manpower, personnel, and training considerations.
- Participate with the Product Management team in usability testing, user feedback sessions, and iterative design reviews to validate and refine design solutions based on user feedback.
- Develop documentation including user roles, personas, process maps, information requirements, and design rationale to support decision-making and future system enhancements.
- Provide progress updates, reports, and presentations to project stakeholders to maintain alignment with user-centered design goals and objectives.
- Participate in Planning Interval planning to translate the voice of the customer, assist with prioritization of objectives, identify and mitigate risks, and identify dependencies.
- Participate in user community events, such as the Operations Chief Symposium, to gather insight and feedback about user issues and new features.
- Participate with the Product Management team in test events, including usability testing and user evaluations, to gather and translate user feedback.
- Provide command, control, communications, and intelligence subject-matter-expert support on-site at MCTOG and travel to MSTP, the MAGTF C2 program office, and other locations as required.
- Collaborate with exercise organizations to observe and evaluate use of MAGTF C2 systems during live and simulated events; analyze system performance and operator impacts from user and system-administrator perspectives, capturing insights on usability, workflows, and mission effectiveness.
- Translate exercise observations into actionable recommendations for product management, engineering, and training pipelines.
- Coordinate with government observers, Fleet users, and exercise control cells to document feedback and integrate it into modernization efforts.
- Submit periodic reports and metrics as required by the command.
- Facilitate distribution and accountability of command-and-control and information-technology equipment to the Drone Video Collection Team and MWX Support Team.
- Administer Starlink satellite communications and Sentry Pod (Axis) video-camera capabilities.
- Administer a communications network supporting video collection from localized, stand-alone, and point-to-point networks of video cameras and drones.
- Administer an Android Tactical Awareness Kit network supporting video, position-location-information sharing, and team communications.
- Support Obsidian research and development efforts involving first-person-view drones, Axis camera integration, and emerging information-technology initiatives, including engineering tasks, hardware refurbishment and assembly, and prototype development and design.
Desired Qualifications
- Attendance at or completion of relevant nonresident technical courses is preferred.
- Direct participation in real-world operations is preferred.
- Direct participation in real-world operations involving deployment and employment of command-and-control methods and systems for the Ground Combat Element is desired.
About the company
Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) provides IT Transformation and Modernization, Software Development, Data Management and Analytics, and Knowledge-Based Professional Solutions to the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. It helps customers by identifying and adapting systems, technologies, and people, then integrating them to improve mission success. The company differentiates itself as a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned firm with a focused defense and intelligence workflow, applying hands-on experience to connect people, processes, and technology. Its goal is to help defense and intelligence missions run more effectively by delivering integrated, mission-aligned IT and data capabilities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Founded
2010
Get referred to Obsidian Solutions Group
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- February 2026 Marine Corps vehicle training support expands Obsidian’s defense footprint.
- April 2026 FIRE ADAPT progress broadens NASA-linked credibility in wildfire technology.
- March 2026 DLA JAMA pilot parts selection opens manufacturing revenue beyond training services.
What critics are saying
- Federal contract concentration ties revenue to Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and NASA renewals.
- FIRE ADAPT commercialization risk remains high if agencies reject its decision-centric workflow.
- A bad recompete in 2027 could crush growth and expose Obsidian’s small-business position.
What makes Obsidian Solutions Group unique
- FIRE ADAPT’s NASA-backed knowledge graph digitizes wildfire decision-making in 2026.
- Obsidian pairs Marine Corps training, Coast Guard support, and DLA additive manufacturing.
- Its NES initiative targets NNSA and DTRA with AR, VR, and modeling.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Remote Work Options