(DSCA) Duty Desk Officer (NGBJ3)

About the role

Celestar, a B&A Company, is currently seeking candidates for a (DSCA) Duty Desk Officer who will perform duties in support of the U.S. Army National Guard Bureau in Arlington, VA. An active Top-Secret Level Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform high-level duties, including monitoring operations, identifying discrepancies in mission areas, and providing decision-making support to leadership, utilizing their specialized operational experience in domestic incident response and in-depth knowledge of the Department of War (DoW) policies and procedures for supporting civil authorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or ten (10) years' experience in a relevant field.
• Ten (10) years of experience in a relevant field, such as cyber program analysis, operations, or emergency management.
• Experience working in a joint, interagency, or rapid-response environment (e.g., National Guard J3/4/7-I, Joint Field Offices).
• Background in analyzing strategic and operational documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports and present findings.
• Strong ability to work independently, troubleshoot under pressure, and act as a liaison between DoW, state, and local agencies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite and ETMS2.
• Comprehensive understanding of DSCA regulations, including DoD Directives 3025.18, and the six validation criteria (CARRLL: Cost, Appropriateness, Risk, Readiness, Legality, and Lethality).
• Knowledge of Stafford Act and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Completion of DSCA Phase I (online) and Phase II.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ for cyber-focused roles).
• Cybersecurity or Operations experience desired.
• U.S. Citizen.

Benefits

Celestar offers Company-Paid Benefits that include Employee and Family Dental Insurance, Employer Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and disability insurance. We also offer a 401K retirement company match, paid Holidays, and Personal Time off.