Joint Information Advantage Intern

Joint Information Advantage Intern (JIA-I)

Primary Location: Ft. Bragg, NC?

Must be a U.S Citizen

Security Clearance:?Secret

Job Summary / Description

Are you interested in supporting some of the nation's most capable military professionals while contributing to a mission of national importance? Join Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) and help prepare U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) and other military personnel for operations in complex and evolving environments. Obsidian Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Special Operations Forces (SOF) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the development, coordination, and execution of specialized training, exercises, and operational support programs for the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), their subordinate units, and other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations. The Joint Information Advantage (JIA) Intern / Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as an operational advisor, instructor, and training development specialist, leveraging SOF experience to integrate advanced research, analysis, and information exploitation capabilities into military planning, training, and operational environments. Working in coordination with the Joint Information Advantage Program Lead (JIA-PL), unit operations and training personnel, curriculum developers, and fellow instructors, the JIA Intern/SME supports the Joint Network Analysis & Targeting (JNAT), Joint Specialized Instruction and Training Support (JSITS), and JIA programs. The position contributes to the design, development, execution, and assessment of individual and collective training, ensuring instructional programs remain aligned with operational requirements, command priorities, and mission readiness objectives. The JIA Intern will receive specialized training and instructor qualification in applicable JNAT methodologies to support course delivery, training and exercise integration, as we as pre-deployment and operational training requirements. The position applies established instructional development methodologies, including the Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate (ADDIE) model, alongside Agile project management principles to support curriculum development, instructional effectiveness, and continuous program improvement.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Joint Information Advantage Program Lead (JIA-PL), unit Operations and Training Chiefs, course managers, instructors, and analysts to develop, execute, and improve training programs aligned with operational requirements.
• Support the planning, development, execution, and assessment of individual, staff, and collective training events across the JNAT, JSITS, and JIA programs.
• Apply SOF and Conventional Force operational experience and subject matter expertise to integrate research, analysis, and information exploitation methodologies into military planning, training, and exercise environments.
• Conduct classroom instruction, practical exercises, and field-based training in support of SOF and joint military organizations.
• Complete required instructor qualification and standardization training to support the delivery of JTOSR, JNAT, and applicable JIA courses.
• Collaborate with unit leadership, students, instructors, and subject matter experts to identify training requirements, operational capability gaps, and mission-specific learning objectives.
• Support curriculum development and instructional design activities, including the preparation and refinement of lesson plans, instructional materials, practical exercises, and student evaluations.
• Apply established instructional design methodologies, including ADDIE, to evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements to instructional programs.
• Conduct assessments of student performance, instructional effectiveness, and training outcomes to support continuous program improvement.
• Provide operational expertise and instructional support during training exercises, mission planning activities, and other events requiring specialized SOF knowledge.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure training programs remain aligned with applicable policies, regulations, operational requirements, and established quality assurance standards.
• Participate in planning meetings, coordination activities, and customer briefings at Fort Bragg, Camp Lejeune, and other locations as required