Defense and Intelligence Liaison

Fusion Innovation•McLean, VA

About The Position

Fusion Innovation is seeking a Mid/Senior Defense and Intelligence Liaison to facilitate coordination, communication, and collaboration between military and intelligence stakeholders. The successful candidate will draw on command staff experience and familiarity with intelligence environments to build effective working relationships, navigate organizational processes, and support shared mission objectives. This role requires a service-oriented professional who can provide assistance and guidance, communicate across organizational boundaries, and adapt to evolving priorities and work requirements.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
Experience serving on a command staff as a civilian or uniformed military member at the O-5, CW-4, or GS-14 level.
Experience working within or directly with the intelligence community.
Demonstrated willingness to offer assistance and instruction to stakeholders.
Ability to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving in a Joint Duty Assignment.
Knowledge of the relationships between military and intelligence organizations.
Experience navigating defense organizational processes and procedures.
Ability to work effectively within the distinct cultures and structures of military and intelligence environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between military and intelligence stakeholders, facilitating timely communication and coordination.
Build and maintain productive working relationships with staff, leadership, and mission partners.
Support the exchange of information and coordination of requests, requirements, and actions across organizations.
Help stakeholders understand and navigate organizational processes, structures, and communication channels.
Provide assistance, instruction, and guidance to support effective collaboration and resolution of coordination challenges.
Participate in meetings and working groups, communicate relevant updates, and track follow-up actions.
Prepare correspondence, briefings, summaries, and other materials to support stakeholder engagement and informed decision-making.
Identify coordination gaps and recommend practical improvements to communication and workflow.
Adjust activities and priorities in response to changing mission needs and work requirements.