Activities Staff Officer

ZP Group; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Activities Staff Officer (Influence, Deception & Perception Management) SME IV in Arlington, VA to support a high-visibility federal client within SASP. The role emphasizes policy development, analysis, and coordination of IDPM operations across DoD and Intelligence Community partners.

Applicants must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and bring 10+ years of policy experience in DoD/IC, with a track record in executive-level briefings, staff packages, and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• 10+ years of policy development/analysis experience in the DoD or IC.
• Experience supporting influence operations, deception, or perception management activities.
• Experience operating in senior HQ environments (OSD, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, etc.).
• Experience producing executive briefings, staff packages, and congressional reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, coordinate, and promulgate policies and plans for IDPM operations.
• Support oversight and governance inspections of IDPM programs.
• Prepare senior leader staff packages, memos, and executive correspondence.
• Produce executive-level briefings and recommendations for senior leadership and Congress.
• Collaborate with DoD and IC partners to align IDPM activities with strategic objectives.

Skills

Policy development

Policy analysis

Influence operations

Executive-level briefings

Senior HQ environments

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Activities Staff Officer (Influence, Deception & Perception Management) SME IV located in Arlington, VA to support a high-visibility federal client within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)) Sensitive Activities & Special Programs (SASP).

Responsibilities of the Activities Staff Officer (Influence, Deception & Perception Management) SME IV include:

• Develop, analyze, coordinate, and promulgate policies, strategies, and plans supporting influence, deception, and perception management (IDPM) operations, activities, and investments.
• Support oversight, governance, compliance inspections, and staff assistance visits related to IDPM programs and initiatives.
• Prepare and coordinate senior leader staff packages, decision memoranda, policy recommendations, and time-sensitive executive correspondence.
• Produce executive-level briefings, reports, and recommendations for senior Department leadership, Congress, and Executive Branch stakeholders.
• Collaborate across DoD and Intelligence Community organizations to align IDPM activities with broader strategic and operational objectives.

Qualifications for the Activities Staff Officer (Influence, Deception & Perception Management) SME IV include:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• 10+ years of experience developing, analyzing, coordinating, or implementing policy within the DoD or Intelligence Community, with demonstrated experience supporting assessments, operational requirements/risk, or operational planning.
• Experience supporting influence operations, military deception, perception management, information operations, psychological operations (PSYOP), strategic communications, or closely related mission areas.
• Proven experience operating in senior headquarters environments (OSD, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Service Headquarters, or equivalent), supporting governance, oversight, compliance, and cross-organizational coordination.
• Demonstrated experience producing executive-level briefings, policy papers, staff packages, decision memoranda, Congressional reporting, and recommendations for senior leaders.

Compensation for the Activities Staff Officer (Influence, Deception & Perception Management) SME IV includes:

• $130,000 - $145,000
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

This job opens for applications on September 14, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords:

TS/SCI, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Influence Operations, Military Deception, Perception Management, Information Operations, Psychological Operations, PSYOP, Strategic Communications, OSD, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Intelligence Community, Operational Planning, Risk Assessment, Governance, Compliance, Oversight, Executive Briefings, Congressional Reporting, Senior Staff Officer, Pentagon, Arlington VA, DoD Policy, Strategic Planning, Staff Packages, Decision Memoranda, SASP, Headquarters Staff Experience.

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