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Obsidian Solutions Group
51-200 employees
IT modernization, software, analytics for DoD
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San Diego, CA, USA
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- Current Security Clearance SECRET
- A Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics, or a training-analysis related subject, OR at least 10 years of recent experience in electronic training systems, training evaluation, training data analysis, and root-cause analysis
- Working knowledge of basic analysis using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Qlik, Databricks, Tableau, and/or Python with Pandas, Matplotlib, NumPy, SciPy, Seaborn, etc.
- Experience drafting U.S. Navy documents and administrative products (instructions, TACMEMOs, publications, naval messages, etc.)
- At least 4 years of recent experience leading and training functional teams in warfare related topics with responsibility equivalent to Surface Warfare Officer Department Head tour
- Expert understanding of all tactical warfare publications (NTTPs, NWPs, OPTASKs, TACMEMOs) and at least 4 years' experience in their practical application at sea
- Working knowledge as a team member using JIRA or similar software for agile team management (preferred)
- Recent experience working in or with training departments of Afloat Training Group, Surface Warfare Officer School, or major Navy staff (Commander Naval Surface Forces Pacific/Atlantic/Numbered Fleet)
- Strong understanding of Navy training and qualification systems
- Experience with combat training continuum development and implementation
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex training programs and coordinate with multiple stakeholders
- Knowledge of surface warfare tactics across all mission areas (ASW, SUW, MIW, AMW, IAMD)
- Oversee completion and maintenance of SWCTC related instructions and administrative products including level of knowledge databases, program instructions, surface tactical training syllabi, training and readiness matrix instructions, and SWCTC naval messages
- Assist in development of SWCTC Campaign Plan including major milestones and pilot program coordination with SMWDC HQ, Divisions, PMS339, Commander Naval Surface Forces Pacific (CNSP), and other stakeholders
- Develop tactical training programs utilizing SWCTC to increase warfighting abilities across all Surface Warfare Areas, following guidance from COMNAVAIRFORINST 3502.1, COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3502.7 and 3502.2, COMNAVSURFORINST 2501.1, and NAVSURFMINEWARDEVCENINST S2501.2
- Recommend simulator strategies for training systems and coordinate implementation with SMWDC HQ, Divisions, and PMS339
- Define key contributing factors in generating tactical competence and their relationship to individual and team performance in SWCTC
- Develop watch-station competency pathways through assessment of watch-standers and trainers, establishing data-driven competency baselines for targeted watch-stations
- Demonstrate methods to assess competency and identify trainee performance gaps with platform extensibility throughout the combat training ecosystem
- Provide written recommendations for Standardized Assessment Mechanisms and Qualifiers for SWCTC
- Develop and maintain Level of Knowledge (LOK) test banks encompassing tactical questions across all warfare areas for Combat Information Center (CIC) tactical watch-standers on all Navy surface combatant ships (CRUDES, Amphibious, and Littoral units)
- Review tactical publications (NTTPs, NWPs, OPTASKs, TACMEMOs) and recommend necessary changes or updates
- Oversee proper and timely administration of monthly LOK quizzes aboard all Navy surface ships, acting as conduit between SWCTC/SMWDC and the fleet
- Coordinate with SWCTC data science team in evaluation and analysis of fleet data, including dashboard improvements for TYCOM, ISICs, and individual units
- Provide subject matter expertise on tactical and operational warfare topics for data exploration, analysis, exploitation, and result interpretation
- Generate, manage, and communicate feedback on tactical performance and participation for SWCTC lines of effort including level of knowledge and practical performance assessments
- Communicate with representatives and leadership at training commands and fleet units to address questions, concerns, and feedback relating to SWCTC program
- Act as Navy Surface Warfare Subject Matter Expert providing recommendations and solutions to SWCTC Director and Deputy Director on all SWCTC program matters
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
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What believers are saying
- AR/VR capabilities from Nuclear Enterprise Services enable immersive wildfire decision simulations.
- $40M Marine Corps contract validates exercise design expertise applicable to nationwide FIRE ADAPT scaling.
- Cal-Adapt and FSPro integration opportunities enrich digital twin with region-specific probabilistic wildfire data.
What critics are saying
- Processus Group dominates NASA-funded wildfire tools, marginalizing FIRE ADAPT's knowledge graph within 12-24 months.
- Western Fire Chiefs Association terminates partnership after Year 3 workshops expose slow knowledge graph enhancements.
- NASA open-sources FIRE ADAPT framework, enabling Palantir and tech giants to replicate Obsidian's IP.
What makes Obsidian Solutions Group unique
- FIRE ADAPT's semantic knowledge graph maps wildfire decisions with integrated weather, terrain, and resource data.
- Decision-centric framework reflects actual fireground processes versus fragmented data approaches.
- NASA-funded partnership with Western Fire Chiefs Association embeds practitioner expertise into decision models.
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Obsidian Solutions Group joins groundbreaking initiative to support NASA and the firefighting community with wildfire modeling and analytics, management, and decision making.
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Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Nuclear Enterprise Services (NES) strategic initiative, which expands their expertise in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) through the use of Modeling & Simulation (M&S).
FREDERICKSBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Obsidian Solution Group (OSG) has been awarded a $40 million, five-year contract by the U.S. Marine Corps to provide the United States Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Staff Training Program (MSTP) combat support training across the range of military operations, within the context of a Joint and/or Combined Task Force environment.“Our proven performance and experience in developing advanced training solutions, combined with our deep history in supporting the warfighter through exercise design, planning, and scenario development is honed by our collective 60 years of U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) training and exercise experience,” said Obsidian Executive Leadership, “We are excited to continue our support in providing this critical training to our warfighters which is crucial to our nation’s security.”About OSGFounded in 2010 and headquartered in Fredericksburg, VA, OSG (www.obsidiansg.com) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned diversified consulting and technology company that provides flexible and responsive solutions to federal, state, and local agencies and organizations. OSG is co-founded by two former Marines, who have continued to serve our nation through U.S. Government contracts. OSG has an exceptional record of performance, managing complex programs both in the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS).OSG finds, adapts, and integrates systems, technologies, and people to exponentially improve the success of our customers’ missions