Staff Officer - Multi Levels

Staff Officer Multi Levels of Discipline

Location: McLean, VA Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly

Position Overview: At JMark, strategic leadership relies on trusted advisors who keep operations running smoothly and priorities on track. We are seeking Staff Officers across multiple levels to provide high-level executive support, strategic partnership, and subject matter expertise to senior government leaders. Staff Officers serve as trusted advisors and chief-of-staff style partners, ensuring executives remain focused on mission priorities while anticipating needs, preparing critical materials, and driving progress on high-impact initiatives. At more specialized levels, Staff Officers also provide mission-specific expertise to enhance responsiveness, support information requests, and produce polished reports and briefings. This multi-level role is ideal for professionals with exceptional discretion, organizational agility, and the ability to thrive in complex, fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Partnership & Strategic Support:

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to one or more senior leaders, ensuring time and attention remain focused on high-priority initiatives.
• Anticipate executive needs, prepare decision-ready materials, and track follow-through on critical actions.
• Provide proactive, solutions-oriented counsel to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.

Travel, Scheduling & Logistics:

• Coordinate complex travel and logistical arrangements in collaboration with travel coordinators.
• Ensure seamless scheduling, minimizing disruptions and maximizing executive readiness.
• Oversee protocol compliance for secure and sensitive travel requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Representation:

• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing the executive(s) with discretion and professionalism.
• Facilitate communication across organizational lines, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Represent the agency in high-level interactions with the utmost integrity.

Mission Expertise & SME Support:

• Provide specialized mission-area expertise to enhance executive responsiveness.
• Research, draft, edit, and produce reports, briefings, and correspondence tailored to mission requirements.
• Respond to requests for information with accuracy, clarity, and speed.

Multi-Executive & Task Oversight:

• In some cases, support two or three executives, balancing competing demands with precision.
• Coordinate across multiple priorities, ensuring smooth execution of both administrative and strategic functions.
• Mentor and guide junior support staff where applicable.

Success Factors

The ideal candidate will be:

• Strategic & Proactive Anticipates needs and advances executive priorities.
• Professional & Discreet Demonstrates impeccable judgment, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Organized & Adaptive Thrives in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
• Collaborative & Trusted Builds credibility and strong relationships across leadership and mission stakeholders.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Political Science, International Affairs, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience providing executive-level or chief-of-staff style support in government, defense, or corporate environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex travel, scheduling, communications, and strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Preferred

• Experience supporting ODNI, DoD, or other senior government executives.
• Familiarity with secure travel coordination, executive-level protocols, and interagency processes.
• Subject matter expertise in intelligence, defense, or national security mission areas.