(510) Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) Staff Officer

Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) Staff Officer I

Position Overview The Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) Staff Officer I will support the Counter Proliferation and Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate within the Sensitive Activities & Special Programs (SASP) Office under the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)). This role involves providing comprehensive support in the preparation and coordination of briefings, reports, and policy recommendations related to counterproliferation efforts of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.

Work Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA Clearance: TS/SCI

Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors

• Prepare detailed briefings and staff packages for OUSW(I&S) leadership on counterproliferation of WMD and delivery systems.
• Evaluate commercial technologies and prepare compatibility studies to reduce the need for further R&D or duplication of efforts.

Policy and Framework Development:

• Assist in developing processes and frameworks within the DoW and broader interagency and Intelligence Community (IC).
• Provide recommendations on the appropriate Title authorities (e.g., Title 10, Title 50) for applications and their use.

Representation and Coordination:

• Represent C-WMD at various working-level meetings and conferences, taking notes, and preparing meeting minutes or after-action reports.
• Develop and coordinate staff packages and technical mission integration efforts within DoW and across the IC.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop OSW staffing packages with time-sensitive requirements for senior leadership approval, including the Secretary of War and National Security Council.
• Make recommendations to senior leadership on potential paths forward based on meeting discussions and evaluations.

Education and Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Associate degree required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience producing reports and briefings in DoW or the Intelligence Community.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working to counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technologies and frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to prepare comprehensive briefings and reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

AAP Statement We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.

Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) Staff Officer I

Position Overview The Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) Staff Officer I will support the Counter Proliferation and Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate within the Sensitive Activities & Special Programs (SASP) Office under the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)). This role involves providing comprehensive support in the preparation and coordination of briefings, reports, and policy recommendations related to counterproliferation efforts of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.

Work Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA Clearance: TS/SCI

Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors

• Prepare detailed briefings and staff packages for OUSW(I&S) leadership on counterproliferation of WMD and delivery systems.
• Evaluate commercial technologies and prepare compatibility studies to reduce the need for further R&D or duplication of efforts.

Policy and Framework Development:

• Assist in developing processes and frameworks within the DoW and broader interagency and Intelligence Community (IC).
• Provide recommendations on the appropriate Title authorities (e.g., Title 10, Title 50) for applications and their use.

Representation and Coordination:

• Represent C-WMD at various working-level meetings and conferences, taking notes, and preparing meeting minutes or after-action reports.
• Develop and coordinate staff packages and technical mission integration efforts within DoW and across the IC.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop OSW staffing packages with time-sensitive requirements for senior leadership approval, including the Secretary of War and National Security Council.
• Make recommendations to senior leadership on potential paths forward based on meeting discussions and evaluations.

Education and Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Associate degree required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience producing reports and briefings in DoW or the Intelligence Community.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working to counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technologies and frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to prepare comprehensive briefings and reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

AAP Statement We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.

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