SOF Policy Staff Officer

• TS/SCI Clearance required for consideration*
  
  

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Special Operations Support Policy Staff Officer III to support the Office of the Under Secretary of Warfighter Information & Security (OUSW I&S) at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. This is a full-time, onsite position supporting senior Department of Defense leadership within a high-visibility, high-impact environment. This role is a strategic staff and policy advisory position, not an operational role. The Staff Officer provides direct decision-support to senior military and civilian leaders by conducting research, developing policy recommendations, preparing executive-level briefings, and coordinating across the defense and intelligence communities. The ideal candidate brings prior SOF and/or clandestine operations experience and excels in translating complex operational and intelligence issues into clear, actionable guidance for senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze intelligence reporting and operational updates related to special operations and sensitive activities.
• Research complex and sensitive issues involving Special Operations Forces (SOF) and associated mission sets.
• Draft executive-level briefing materials for General Officers, Senior Pentagon officials, and defense executives.
• Review existing and proposed policies to ensure special operations activities comply with applicable laws, authorities, and regulations.
• Coordinate and collaborate with military intelligence organizations, interagency partners, and other government stakeholders.
• Prepare talking points, background papers, and policy recommendations for senior DoD leadership.
• Respond rapidly to urgent leadership taskings requiring concise, accurate, and well-supported information.
• Manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes Pentagon environment.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF) and/or clandestine operations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing policy, strategic guidance, or operational recommendations.
• Strong understanding of intelligence operations, sensitive activities, and SOF mission sets.
• Proven experience preparing executive-level briefings, decision-support products, and background materials.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure while managing competing priorities.
• Experience supporting senior government or military leadership is highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across interagency, intelligence, and defense organizations.
  
  

Compensation:

• Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 *Depending on experience*
• Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by Law
  
  

This job opens for applications on 6/8/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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