Staff Officer SME IV – WMD Deterrence & NC3 Policy (TS/SCI + SAP)
Pesolutions IT, Richmond, VA, United States
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.
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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.
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