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Staff Officer SME IV – Space Intelligence & Policy (TS/SCI SAP)
Premier Enterprise Solutions is seeking a senior-level Staff Officer SME IV to serve as a trusted advisor on space intelligence policy, strategy, and oversight supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security (OUSW(I&S)).
Location: Pentagon – Arlington, VA (On-Site)
Clearance: Active TS/SCI (SAP Eligibility Required)
Start Date: May 1
Travel: CONUS potential OCONUS
Position Overview
This role operates at the intersection of:
- Space Operations
- Intelligence Policy
- National Security Strategy
You will directly support OSIP leadership by shaping space intelligence policy, coordinating across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE), and delivering executive-level products to senior DoD, IC, and Congressional stakeholders.
This is a high-visibility, high-impact role requiring strategic thinking, precision writing, and the ability to operate in complex interagency environments.
Required Qualifications
Clearance
- Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- SAP eligibility required
Education
- Bachelor's degree required
- Preferred fields:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Physics / Astrodynamics
- Intelligence Studies
- National Security
Experience
- 10 years as a Staff Officer, Action Officer, or equivalent
- Experience supporting:
- DoD / IC policy and strategy
- Space intelligence or space operations
- Proven experience:
- Drafting executive-level briefings and decision papers
- Supporting flag/GO or SES leadership
- Coordinating across:
- DIE
- IC
- CCMDs
- Joint Staff
- International partners
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional writing and policy development skills
- Expert-level Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong understanding of:
- DoD staffing processes
- Correspondence standards (DoDM 5110.04)
- Ability to:
- Work in high-tempo environments
- Meet tight deadlines with precision
- Deliver error-free, unbiased products
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with:
- OUSW(I&S) / OUSD(I&S)
- USSPACECOM
- US Space Force
- NRO or equivalent
- Graduate degree (space, intelligence, or national security field)
- Joint Professional Military Education (JPME)
- Experience with:
- CATMS
- JSAP
- Task management systems
Core Responsibilities
Policy & Strategy Development
- Develop and evaluate space intelligence policies and strategies
- Translate national and DoD-level guidance into actionable policy and implementation plans
- Align intelligence capabilities with Space Operations mission needs
Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Coordinate across the DIE, DoD, IC, CCMDs, Joint Staff, and international partners
- Represent OSIP in:
- Working groups
- Governance boards
- Interagency engagements
- Drive collaboration across complex, multi-organizational environments
Senior Leadership Support
- Prepare and deliver:
- Executive briefings
- Decision papers
- Staff packages
- Support reporting to:
- OUSW(I&S) leadership
- Congress
- Executive Branch stakeholders
- Facilitate meetings, conferences, and high-level engagements
Space Intelligence Oversight
- Support governance and oversight of space intelligence activities
- Monitor execution of intelligence strategies across:
- CCMDs
- Services
- Track compliance and progress against mission objectives
International Engagement
- Provide SME support to Partner Engagement (PE) teams
- Support coordination with:
- Foreign Liaison Officers (FLOs)
- Partner nations
- Enable collaboration on global space intelligence initiatives
Information Management & Compliance
- Maintain SOPs and documentation for space intelligence processes
- Ensure compliance with DoD records management policies
- Support secure information sharing across DoD and IC systems
Reporting & Deliverables
- Executive briefings and white papers (ad hoc)
- Meeting minutes (within 5 business days)
- Travel reports (within 10 business days)
- Contributions to Monthly Status Reports
Summary
This is a senior advisory role at the forefront of space intelligence and national security policy. We are seeking a high-caliber Staff Officer who can operate at the strategic level, communicate with precision, and drive alignment across the most critical stakeholders in defense and intelligence.
Premier Enterprise Solutions offers full-time employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, life insurance, military leave, training, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan with company matches/immediate vesting, and more.
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