Executive Officer SME

Location: Arlington, VA (Pentagon) (On site) Clearance:

TS/SCI

Education: MA/MS in National Security, Geopolitics, International Studies or related field (or a BA/BS and an additional 6 years of work-related experience) Salary Range: $154–164k Outcomes: Formally track all tasks, to include assigned by, suspense, status, and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request. Develop digital continuity folders and files that include standard operating procedures, workflows and POC lists to accomplish all tasks. Create 2-3 products beyond the client’s requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation. Establish foundation in SI/ML skills and contribute to SI/ML operationalization and modernization goals and objectives. Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days. Use government provided Generative SI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving. Make recommendations on process improvements and practices that improve quality, speed and/or efficiency. Responsibilities: The Executive Officer (XO) SME supports the OSW/OUSW I&S (CADI)/H&SA – Irregular Warfare Division with integration of strategy, plans, and policy in support of priority Department and Administration national security issues. The XO SME analyzes defense strategies, policies, and directives to support decision making with regard to global economics, and geopolitical trends – particularly those involving China. The XO SME brings together His or her Intelligence background, operational planning, and China expertise (Defense Industry, Economics, and military doctrine). The position requires experience in developing recommendations and action plans to support Department priority strategic challenges by tapping into their Intelligence and Operational planning background. As per PWS section 1.3.10.11 Consulting Support, and section 1.3.5 Intelligence Support, the Strategy & Policy Analyst specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Analyzes and advises on defense strategies, policies, and directives to support decision-making, conducting research and collecting data on national security and defense issues – especially as they relate to China Defense Industry, Economics, and military doctrine. Consults on individual and others’ research, evaluations, studies, analyses, scenarios/simulations, reports, business policy and regulation development assistance, and strategy formulation. Develops recommendations and action plans to address strategic challenges. Drafts reports, briefings, and presentations on defense strategy and policy issues. Monitors and assesses the impact of policy changes on defense operations. Collaborates with government agencies, defense organizations, and stakeholders on policy matters. Provides support for strategy formulation of long-term strategic plans and national defense objectives. Provides leadership and facilitation of stakeholder meetings and engagements. Represents the OSW/OUSW I&S/H&SA organization independently as needed. Keeps abreast of geopolitical developments and emerging security threats in area of expertise. Stays familiar with defense policy and security strategy documents. Evaluates and advises on Risk and defense policy effectiveness. Creates actionable information activities intelligence (e.g., military intelligence analysis) across the various intelligence disciplines/domains or scientific and technical intelligence; or, within the business, competitive, and market intelligence domains. Uses government provided Generative SI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving. Make recommendations on process improvements and practices that improve quality, speed and/or efficiency. Assists with the development of long-term strategic plans and national defense objectives, while keeping abreast of geopolitical developments and emerging security threats. Qualifications: The candidate must have the following qualifications: Minimum of 15 years of work-related experience. Of those 15 years, at least 10 years supporting a component of DoD. Experience in using analytical methods and tools to evaluate defense policy effectiveness. Understanding of international relations, diplomacy, and military alliances in the context of defense strategy, and most important as it relates to China. Intelligence, or Intelligence Community Support background. Strong writing and presentation skills for communicating complex policy topics to diverse audiences, both internally and externally. Experience working with classified and sensitive information while adhering to security protocols and clearance requirements. The following qualifications are desired: Experience working on Defense level policy. Knowledge of defense acquisition and procurement processes. Familiarity with defense budgeting and resource allocation principles. Ability to conduct scenario planning and risk assessment for strategic planning purposes Can hit the ground running on various efforts. Knowledgeable and skilled at applying Generative SI. Travel: Some local and Per Diem travel anticipated, less than 25%. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gemini Industries, Inc.