Executive Officer (SME) (China Expert)

About the role

Bridge Defense is redefining modern defense technology delivery. Located in Washington, D.C., we specialize in full-spectrum national security solutions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement agencies. Our services include secure software development in classified environments and advanced IT and cybersecurity capabilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains oversight of the impact of policy changes on defense operations.
• Collaborates with government agencies, defense organizations, and stakeholders on policy matters.
• Supports the strategy formulation of long-term strategic plans and national defense objectives.
• Keeps abreast of geopolitical developments and emerging security threats in the area of expertise.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Active/Current Top Secret/SCI clearance
• MA/MS in National Security, Geopolitics, International Studies or related field (or a BA/BS and an additional 6 years of work-related experience)
• Minimum of 15 years of work-related experience, including 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

Desired Qualifications

• 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

General Factors

• Depending on project requirements, may be required to work within a compressed schedule; overtime should be expected when schedules demand it.
• Willing to travel, if needed.
• No relocation.

Pay Range

$150,000 - $180,000 USD per year (Arlington, VA (Pentagon))

Services

Arlington, VA