Staff Officer

Defense Intelligence Agency•Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Staff Officer serves the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), supporting senior Agency leadership and mission managers. The role includes advising on substantive taskings and initiatives, developing collaborative partnerships and strategies, communicating complex topics to varied audiences, and providing staff with clear, mission-aligned direction. Specific duties are available through DIA’s online application system using the position title and six-digit Job Opening ID.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship at the time of application.
Subject to a thorough background inquiry and satisfactory completion of an initial special background investigation and periodic reinvestigation.
Meet applicable agency conditions of employment, which may include required medical examinations and physical requirements, personal interviews, polygraph examinations, and drug testing.
Complete a two-year Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System trial period.
Complete a civilian mobility agreement.
Sign an agreement not to disclose classified information to unauthorized persons.
Participate in the DoD Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer of Pay Program.
Commitment to improving federal government efficiency, the ideals of the American republic, the rule of law, and the U.S. Constitution.

Nice To Haves

Thorough understanding of the organization’s mission, functions, values, policies, and procedures.
Ability to drive high-impact messaging and decision support for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Maintain and advance business partnerships with senior mission managers by providing substantive guidance and leading changes that improve service efficiency and effectiveness.
Prepare and deliver briefings on complex or controversial topics to diverse internal and external audiences, tailoring delivery to the audience and applicable policy or best business practices.
Develop collaborative partnerships with Agency leadership and help identify or create strategies to address needs and challenges and advance corporate goals.
Advise on substantive taskings and initiatives in support of senior Agency leadership.
Develop objectives, communications, and guidance that support strategic staff-management objectives and provide staff with clear, mission-aligned direction.