Possession of an advanced degree (master’s or higher) in one of these or similar fields: National Security Affairs, International Relations, Engineering, Sciences, Economics, History, Mathematics or another related field and/or a minimum of 5 years of experience in Futures-related work and structured analytic techniques to include experience in preparing, coordinating, organizing, drafting, writing, editing, and sourcing futures-related major documents which have been formally published by a Department of Defense office or agency. + Conduct independent research and analysis of national and international forecasts, social, technological, economic, environmental, political, informational, and military topics of potential strategic significance to the Nation, DOD, and the Marine Corps to prepare authoritative, publishable articles, commentaries, assessments, and staff products.