Senior Space ISR Staff Officer

About the role

Provides high-level space ISR expertise and direct counsel to senior-level leadership on issues including multi-intelligence capabilities.

Provides national security recommendations to facilitate government direction, acquisition oversight, and programmatic recommendations for space ISR programs supporting the DoW and IC.

Represents client positions and equities in ISR requirements and programming efforts including capability-based assessments, DoW, and IC studies, and other efforts as applicable.

Performs technical reviews and conducts research and analysis; drafts formal positions; reviews and analyzes documents; prepares briefs, talking papers, memoranda, and letters in the form of OSW staff packages, and other duties as required.

Gathers, synthesizes, reviews and/or prepares background, information and read ahead materials for issues and engagements regarding space ISR policies, programs, and activities.

Supports the Airborne and Space ISR team throughout the PPBE process to include participation in the OUSW(I&S) focus teams, the development of issue papers, and other PPBE related activities.

Manages electronic file management on multiple systems (NIPR, SIPR, JWICs) to ensure proper file management according to NARA rules and regulations for file retention and management.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level space ISR expertise and direct counsel to senior-level leadership on issues including multi-intelligence capabilities.
• Provides national security recommendations to facilitate government direction, acquisition oversight, and programmatic recommendations for space ISR programs supporting the DoW and IC.
• Represents client positions and equities in ISR requirements and programming efforts including capability-based assessments, DoW, and IC studies, and other efforts as applicable.
• Performs technical reviews and conducts research and analysis; drafts formal positions; reviews and analyzes documents; prepares briefs, talking papers, memoranda, and letters in the form of OSW staff packages, and other duties as required.
• Gathers, synthesizes, reviews and/or prepares background, information and read ahead materials for issues and engagements regarding space ISR policies, programs, and activities.
• Supports the Airborne and Space ISR team throughout the PPBE process to include participation in the OUSW(I&S) focus teams, the development of issue papers, and other PPBE related activities.
• Manages electronic file management on multiple systems (NIPR, SIPR, JWICs) to ensure proper file management according to NARA rules and regulations for file retention and management.

Requirements

• TOP SECRET Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• 5 years of experience supporting space ISR programs within the DoW
• Experience supporting DoD or IC staff-level processes, including PPBE, requirements, programming, or budget development activities
• Experience preparing or contributing to executive-level briefings, issue papers, staff packages, or decision memoranda for senior government leadership
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset. Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program