Staff Officer SME IV – WMD Deterrence & NC3 Policy (TS/SCI + SAP)

Premier Enterprise SolutionsWashington, VA
Onsite

About The Position

Premier Enterprise Solutions is seeking a senior Staff Officer SME IV to serve as a trusted advisor on strategic deterrence, WMD counter-proliferation, and intelligence support to Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3). This role supports the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security (OUSW(I&S)) and OSIP leadership, operating at the highest levels of national security policy and interagency coordination. You will develop policy, deliver executive-level products, and coordinate across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), Joint Staff, IC, and interagency partners. This is a high-visibility, mission-critical role requiring deep expertise in deterrence, precision writing, and the ability to operate in complex, high-stakes environments.

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • SAP eligibility required
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10+ years as a Staff Officer, Action Officer, or equivalent
  • Demonstrated experience in Strategic deterrence
  • Demonstrated experience in NC3
  • Demonstrated experience in Counter-proliferation / counter-WMD
  • Experience supporting DoD / IC policy and intelligence efforts
  • Proven experience drafting executive-level products for GO/SES leaders
  • Proven experience supporting NSC-level coordination
  • Proven experience coordinating across DIE / IC, Joint Staff, CCMDs (USSTRATCOM preferred), and Interagency stakeholders
  • Exceptional writing and briefing skills
  • Expert-level Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Strong understanding of Title 10 / Title 50 authorities
  • Strong understanding of DoD staffing and correspondence processes (DoDM 5110.04)
  • Ability to operate in high-tempo environments
  • Ability to deliver accurate, decision-ready products under tight deadlines
  • Ability to work across complex interagency environments

Nice To Haves

  • Preferred fields: Nuclear Engineering, Physics / Chemistry / Biology, Strategic Studies / National Security, International Affairs
  • Experience with OUSW(I&S) / OUSD(I&S)
  • Experience with USSTRATCOM
  • Experience with DTRA
  • Experience with NNSA
  • Experience with OSD Policy (Nuclear / Counter-WMD)
  • Graduate degree in Nuclear Engineering, Strategic Studies, or a related discipline
  • Joint Professional Military Education (JPME)
  • Nuclear-qualified military background: Navy Submarine Force, Air Force Nuclear Enterprise, Army FA52
  • Experience with CATMS
  • Experience with JSAP

Responsibilities

  • Prepare executive briefings and staff packages on deterrence strategy
  • Support policy development for intelligence support to NC3
  • Coordinate across the NC3 enterprise and USSTRATCOM stakeholders
  • Develop products addressing adversary WMD programs, proliferation pathways, and emerging threats
  • Maintain awareness of global WMD trends and delivery systems
  • Assess commercial and emerging technologies for counter-WMD applications
  • Conduct compatibility analysis to reduce duplication across DoD and IC efforts
  • Develop processes supporting deterrence and counter-WMD missions
  • Apply Title 10 and Title 50 authorities to operational and intelligence activities
  • Represent WMD-Deterrence in interagency meetings and national-level working groups
  • Coordinate across the DIE / IC, Joint Staff, CCMDs (including USSTRATCOM), and interagency partners
  • Develop and coordinate high-priority staff packages
  • Shepherd packages through coordination, legal review, and executive approval
  • Support decisions at the OSD and NSC levels
  • Prepare executive briefings, white papers, and staff packages
  • Prepare meeting minutes (within 5 business days)
  • Prepare travel reports (within 10 business days)
  • Contribute to Monthly Status Reports

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Military leave
  • Training
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matches/immediate vesting
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