Influence, Deception, and Perception Management Activities Staff Officer SME IV

About the role

JMark Services, Inc. is a veteran-owned government services company delivering mission-focused solutions across defense, intelligence, training, operations, security, and program support environments. We support critical national security initiatives by providing highly skilled professionals who bring operational expertise, strategic insight, and a commitment to excellence. At JMark, we value integrity, innovation, accountability, and collaboration. Our team operates in fast-paced, high-impact environments supporting some of the nation’s most sensitive missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and promulgate strategies, plans, and recommendations supporting DoW influence, deception, and perception management-related operations and investments.
• Provide strategic analysis and operational planning support aligned with national defense priorities and sensitive activity objectives.
• Assist senior leadership with oversight and governance activities, including staff assistance visits, compliance reviews, and operational assessments.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and ensure alignment with applicable policies, directives, and operational guidance.
• Develop, review, and coordinate staff packages, briefing materials, decision memorandums, and action items supporting time-sensitive leadership requirements.
• Facilitate coordination across DoW, Intelligence Community, and interagency stakeholders.
• Produce executive-level reports, briefings, talking points, and read-ahead materials for senior leaders, Congress, and Executive Branch officials.
• Translate complex operational and policy matters into concise, actionable information products.
• Collaborate with operational, intelligence, policy, and strategic communications stakeholders to ensure synchronization of influence and deception-related activities across broader DoW and IC objectives.
• Support cross-functional integration efforts involving sensitive operations and strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance required
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting policy development, policy analysis, operational planning, assessments, risk analysis, or related functions within the Department of War or Intelligence Community
• Demonstrated experience preparing executive-level briefings, staff packages, and strategic documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate independently in high-visibility, fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting OUSD-level organizations or senior defense leadership
• Familiarity with sensitive activities, influence operations, strategic communications, or deception planning
• Experience coordinating across Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and interagency partners