Senior Space ISR Staff Officer

Avalore, LLC • Arlington, VA

3d

About The Position

Provides high-level space ISR expertise and direct counsel to senior-level leadership on multi-intelligence capabilities. Makes national security recommendations to support government direction, acquisition oversight, and programmatic decisions for space ISR programs supporting the DoW and Intelligence Community (IC). Provides strategic guidance to DoW customers for engagement with Congress, including drafting testimony, responses to congressionally directed actions, and appeals related to Congressional budget marks.

Represents client positions and equities in ISR requirements and programming efforts, including capability-based assessments and DoW and IC studies. Conducts technical reviews, research, and analysis; drafts formal positions; reviews and analyzes documents; and prepares briefs, talking papers, memoranda, and letters in the form of OSW staff packages. Gathers, synthesizes, reviews, and prepares background, information, and read-ahead materials concerning space ISR policies, programs, and activities.

Supports the Airborne and Space ISR team throughout the PPBE process, including participation in OUSW(I&S) focus teams, development of issue papers, and other PPBE activities. Manages electronic files across NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS systems in accordance with NARA file-retention and management rules. Occasional travel of up to 10% is required. The work environment may include a business office with moderate noise and occasional loud noise in settings such as airfields or around large equipment. The role requires extended periods at a computer terminal and involves sitting, standing, talking, hearing, and using hands and fingers to operate a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting space ISR programs within the DoW.
• Experience supporting DoD or IC staff-level processes, including PPBE, requirements, programming, or budget development activities.
• Experience preparing or contributing to executive-level briefings, issue papers, staff packages, or decision memoranda for senior government leadership.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Good communication skills and a self-starter mindset.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated proficiency using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor work visas.

Responsibilities

• Provide space ISR expertise and counsel to senior-level leadership on multi-intelligence capabilities.
• Make national security recommendations supporting government direction, acquisition oversight, and programmatic recommendations for space ISR programs supporting the DoW and IC.
• Advise DoW customers on Congressional engagement, including drafting testimony, responses to congressionally directed actions, and appeals related to Congressional budget marks.
• Represent client positions and equities in ISR requirements and programming efforts, including capability-based assessments and DoW and IC studies.
• Conduct technical reviews, research, and analysis; draft formal positions; and review and analyze documents.
• Prepare briefs, talking papers, memoranda, letters, OSW staff packages, and other materials as required.
• Gather, synthesize, review, and prepare background, information, and read-ahead materials on space ISR policies, programs, and activities.
• Support the Airborne and Space ISR team through the PPBE process, including OUSW(I&S) focus teams, issue-paper development, and other PPBE activities.
• Manage electronic files on NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS systems in accordance with NARA file-retention and management rules.
• Travel occasionally, up to 10%.

Benefits

• Employer contributions to a health care plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan (401k or IRA) with employer matching.
• Basic and voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Training and development.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior