3+ years supporting sensitive activities in DoW or Intelligence Community
Preferred experience in military or interagency staff mission integration
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent communication abilities
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in high-stakes environments
Responsibilities
Analyze intelligence activities in relation to National War Strategy and Secretary of War priorities
Conduct research and develop policy recommendations for senior defense officials
Assist in oversight and governance through compliance inspections and staff visits
Coordinate and synchronize special access capabilities for operational integration
Prepare reports, briefings, and correspondence for OUSW(I&S)
Benefits
Opportunity to work at the Pentagon
Engagement in high-impact national security initiatives
Collaboration with senior defense officials and interagency partners
Professional development in a dynamic and challenging environment
Contribution to sensitive activities with significant national implications
Full Job Description
Position Overview
The National Programs and Policy Support Staff Officer II will play a pivotal role within the National Programs and Policy Directorate of the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)). This position involves providing analysis, developing policy recommendations, and ensuring compliance with statutory and policy requirements for sensitive activities within the Department of War.
Work Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA
Clearance: TS/SCI
Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors
Analysis and Strategy Support:
Provide analysis of intelligence-related activities against the National War Strategy and the priorities of the Secretary of War and USW(I&S).
Conduct research and develop policy recommendations to support the Secretary of Defense, USW(I&S), and other senior officials for decisions involving National Security Council directed requirements.
Oversight and Governance:
Assist leadership in conducting oversight and governance, including staff assistance visits and compliance inspections, for DoW Component activities providing sensitive support to ensure statutory and policy compliance and requisite degrees of effectiveness.
Coordination and Integration:
Research, coordinate, and synchronize special access capabilities and other sensitive activities to provide enhanced operational integration and collaboration across DoW, the Intelligence Community, and broader federal interagency enterprise.
Reporting and Documentation:
Prepare reports, briefings, senior-level correspondence, and staff action packages to support OUSW(I&S) requirements.
Education and Minimum Qualifications
Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance.
Bachelor's Degree.
Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting sensitive activities and national security requirements within the DoW or Intelligence Community.
Experience in mission integration on a military or interagency staff is preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a high-stakes environment and manage multiple priorities.
