Influence, Deception, and Perception SME IV
About The Position
The Influence, Deception, and Perception Management Activities Staff Officer will support the planning, coordination, oversight, and governance of Department of Defense (DoD) operations, activities, and investments (OAIs) related to influence, deception, and perception management. This role provides high-level support to senior leadership, ensuring the development and implementation of effective strategies, policies, and procedures to guide sensitive and complex mission areas, including those in support of special operations, counterterrorism, and irregular warfare. This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.
Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum of 10 years of experience with policy development or policy analysis work within the Department of Defense. Relevant fields could include assessments, operational requirements and risk, or operational planning.
- Extensive experience in influence, deception, perception management, and/or related defense or intelligence fields.
- Proven ability to develop strategic plans and manage complex, sensitive programs and operations.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience briefing senior government officials and preparing official correspondence.
- Ability to manage time-sensitive and high-stakes requirements in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting special operations, counterterrorism, and irregular warfare initiatives is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and promulgate strategies and plans for DoD influence, deception, and perception management-related operations, activities, and investments.
- Assist leadership in the conduct of oversight and governance, including staff assistance visits and compliance inspections, for DoD influence, deception, and perception management-related operations, activities, and investments.
- Develop and coordinate staff packages that include time-sensitive requirements for leadership to enable DoD influence, deception, and perception management-related operations, activities, and investments.
- Produce and disseminate reports and briefings that detail DoD influence, deception, and perception management-related operations, activities, and investments for Congress and Senior Executive Branch officials.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration of influence, deception, and perception management strategies within broader DoD and Intelligence Community objectives.
Benefits
- 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
- Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
- Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
- Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
- The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
