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

Premier Enterprise Solutions

3d•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, NC3, and 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

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

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.
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 level and NSC level.
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.