Counter - Weapons of Mass Destruction Staff Officer II

The Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) Staff Officer II will support the Counter Proliferation and Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate within the Sensitive Activities & Special Programs (SASP) Office under the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)). This role involves providing comprehensive support in the preparation and coordination of briefings, reports, and policy recommendations related to counterproliferation efforts of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.



Work Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors

· Briefing and Reporting:

· Prepare and deliver detailed briefings and staff packages for OUSD(I&S) leadership on counterproliferation of WMD and delivery systems.

· Conduct evaluations of commercial technologies and prepare compatibility studies to support decision-making processes and reduce duplication of efforts.

· Policy and Framework Development:

· Assist in developing and refining processes and frameworks within the DoD and broader interagency and Intelligence Community (IC).

· Provide expert recommendations on the appropriate Title authorities (e.g., Title 10, Title 50) for applications and their use.

· Representation and Coordination:

· Represent C-WMD at various working-level meetings and conferences, taking comprehensive notes and preparing meeting minutes or after-action reports.

· Develop and coordinate staff packages and technical mission integration efforts within DoD and across the IC.

· Strategic Planning:

· Develop OSD staffing packages with time-sensitive requirements for senior leadership approval, including the Secretary of Defense and National Security Council.

· Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership on potential paths forward based on thorough evaluations and analyses.



Education and Minimum Qualifications

· Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance.

· Bachelor’s Degree required.

· Minimum of 3 years of experience producing reports and briefings in the Department of Defense (DoD) or the Intelligence Community (IC).

· Minimum of 3 years of experience working to counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems, as well as related technologies.

· Skills and Competencies:

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technologies and frameworks.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to prepare comprehensive briefings and reports.

· Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.