Staff Action Officer

Joint Activities • Fort Meade, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service (CES) in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. It is located in the U.S. Cyber Command J3 at Fort Meade, Maryland, and is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

The Staff Action Officer serves as the Directorate’s central authority for receiving, analyzing, assigning, tracking, and synchronizing executive and operational taskings from Higher Headquarters. The role evaluates complex, time-sensitive taskers to identify operational intent, cross-functional dependencies, and programmatic impacts; manages the J3 Director’s strategic calendar, executive battle rhythm, and operational decision forums; and reviews staff action packages, policy memorandums, briefings, and correspondence submitted to the Director. The position also leads management studies, special projects, and organizational assessments focused on the effectiveness of command group operations and internal DAG workflows.

The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance, complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph, meet NSA/CSS personnel security requirements, and satisfy applicable drug-testing requirements. The position may involve travel away from the normal duty station up to 25% of the time. The incumbent may be recalled, required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or overtime, and is subject to a three-year probationary period unless previously qualified for an exception. Appointment is to the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. Required training and certification or recertification must be completed as outlined in DoDM 8140.03.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for immediate success in the position.
• Experience coordinating and tracking complex, high-priority taskings or executive suspenses from higher headquarters to ensure appropriate assignment, workflow integration, and timely responses.
• Experience managing executive calendars, strategic battle rhythms, and high-level meetings, including analyzing operational priorities and preparing executive summaries or read-ahead materials.
• Experience reviewing and refining staff action packages, policy memorandums, and strategic briefings for administrative quality, compliance with agency standards, and alignment with leadership intent.
• Experience analyzing operational workflows or administrative procedures through management studies to identify bottlenecks and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance and complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam.
• Must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1.
• Must pass required urinalysis testing and comply with the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program.
• Must satisfactorily complete applicable training and obtain required certification or recertification under DoDM 8140.03.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must sign a statement acknowledging the conditions of employment or assignment and the consequences of failing to meet and maintain them.

Responsibilities

• Receive, analyze, assign, track, and synchronize executive and operational taskings originating from Higher Headquarters.
• Evaluate complex and time-sensitive taskers to identify operational intent, cross-functional dependencies, and programmatic impacts.
• Design, synchronize, and manage the J3 Director’s strategic calendar, executive battle-rhythm events, and operational decision forums.
• Conduct analytical and editorial reviews of staff action packages, policy memorandums, briefings, and correspondence submitted to the Director.
• Plan, conduct, and lead management studies, special projects, and organizational assessments concerning command group operations and internal DAG workflows.
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and recommend improvements to administrative procedures, as reflected in the specialized experience criteria.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific benefits depend on the type of position and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that the move is in the Government’s interest.
• Relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate, with a service agreement required if an incentive is authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed