Staff Officer SME IV \u2013 WMD Deterrence & NC3 Policy (TS/SCI

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

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).

Location: Pentagon - Arlington, VA (On-Site)

Clearance: Active TS/SCI (SAP Eligibility Required)

Start Date: May 1

Travel: CONUS + potential OCONUS

Responsibilities:

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.

Required Qualifications

Clearance

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• SAP eligibility required

Education

• Bachelor's degree required
• Preferred fields:
• Nuclear Engineering
• Physics / Chemistry / Biology
• Strategic Studies / National Security
• International Affairs

Experience

• 10+ years as a Staff Officer, Action Officer, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Strategic deterrence
• NC3
• Counter-proliferation / counter-WMD
• Experience supporting:
• DoD / IC policy and intelligence efforts
• Proven experience:
• Drafting executive-level products for GO/SES leaders
• Supporting NSC-level coordination
• Coordinating across:
• DIE / IC
• Joint Staff
• CCMDs (USSTRATCOM preferred)
• Interagency stakeholders

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional writing and briefing skills
• Expert-level Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong understanding of:
• Title 10 / Title 50 authorities
• DoD staffing and correspondence processes (DoDM 5110.04)
• Ability to:
• Operate in high-tempo environments
• Deliver accurate, decision-ready products under tight deadlines
• Work across complex interagency environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
• OUSW(I&S) / OUSD(I&S)
• USSTRATCOM
• DTRA
• NNSA
• OSD Policy (Nuclear / Counter-WMD)
• Graduate degree in:
• Nuclear Engineering
• Strategic Studies
• Related discipline
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME)
• Nuclear-qualified military background:
• Navy Submarine Force
• Air Force Nuclear Enterprise
• Army FA52
• Experience with:
• CATMS
• JSAP

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Deterrence & NC3 Support

• 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

WMD Counter-Proliferation

• Develop products addressing:
• Adversary WMD programs
• Proliferation pathways
• Emerging threats
• Maintain awareness of global WMD trends and delivery systems

Technology Evaluation & Integration

• Assess commercial and emerging technologies for counter-WMD applications
• Conduct compatibility analysis to reduce duplication across DoD and IC efforts

Policy, Process & Authority Frameworks

• Develop processes supporting deterrence and counter-WMD missions
• Apply Title 10 and Title 50 authorities to operational and intelligence activities

Interagency Coordination & Representation

• Represent WMD-Deterrence in:
• Interagency meetings
• National-level working groups
• Coordinate across:
• DIE / IC
• Joint Staff
• CCMDs (including USSTRATCOM)
• Interagency partners

Staffing Package Development

• Develop and coordinate high-priority staff packages
• Shepherd packages through:
• Coordination
• Legal review
• Executive approval
• Support decisions at:
• OSD level
• NSC level

Reporting & Deliverables

• Executive briefings, white papers, and staff packages
• Meeting minutes (within 5 business days)
• Travel reports (within 10 business days)
• Contributions to Monthly Status Reports

Summary

This is a senior advisory role at the forefront of U.S. deterrence strategy and counter-WMD policy.

We are seeking a high-caliber Staff Officer with deep expertise in strategic deterrence, strong writing ability, and the experience of operating at the highest levels of national security decision-making.

Premier Enterprise Solutions offers full-time employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including 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, and more.

It is Premier Enterprise Solutions policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.