Airborne and Space ISR Staff Officer

Airborne and Space ISR Staff Officer SME

Premier Enterprise Solutions is seeking an Airborne and Space ISR Staff Officer SME to support the Department of Defense for Intelligence and Security. This critical role delivers high-level airborne space ISR expertise and direct counsel to senior-level leadership on issues including platform capabilities such as multi-intelligence capabilities. Responsibilities include:

• Provide national security recommendations to facilitate government direction, acquisition oversight and programmatic recommendations for airborne and space ISR programs supporting the DoD and the IC.
• Provide strategic guidance to DoD leadership to support interaction with Congress including assisting in the drafting of testimony, drafting of responses to congressionally directed actions, and drafting appeals to related Congressional budget marks.
• Represent DoD positions and equities in ISR requirements and programming efforts including capability-based assessments, DoD and IC studies, and other efforts as applicable.
• Perform technical reviews and conduct research and analysis; draft formal positions; review and analyze documents; prepare briefs, talking papers, memoranda, and letters in the form of DoD staff packages, and other duties as required.
• Gathers, synthesizes, reviews and/or prepares background, information and read ahead materials for issues and engagements regarding airborne and space ISR policies, programs, and activities.
• Support the Airborne and Space ISR team throughout the PPBE process to include participation in the DoD (I&S) focus teams, the development of issue papers, and other PPBE related activities.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with programs that integrate manned aircraft and multi-INT capabilities, such as EO/IR imaging, SAR/GMT radar, SIGINT/ELINT suites or other sensors
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with the DoD PPBE process, program oversight/ guidance, and capabilities development and resourcing on a military or interagency staff
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing, providing analysis, and writing reports of operational, programmatic, financial, and technical information
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with the DoD and/or IC requirements process and defense acquisition management systems.
• Must have experience in leading and providing technical guidance and direction involving multiple projects of high complexity.
• Must have experience in managing customer expectations and working directly with customers.
• Must have outstanding customer service abilities, initiative, judgement, creativity, flexibility, and confidence.
• Must have the ability to multi-task across multiple projects.

EDUCATION

• A./B.S. from an accredited school

CLEARANCE

• Active TS/SCI is required

LOCATION

• Onsite - Arlington, VA

Premier Enterprise Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to a merit-based workplace where employment decisions are made solely on qualifications, experience, and the ability to perform essential job functions. All hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment decisions are conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. Premier upholds a workplace environment that is professional, inclusive, and based on individual merit and performance.