Classification/Program Protection Security (SME)

Core4ce; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave & PTO

The Forge innovation program

Job summary

Core4ce seeks a Classification/Program Protection Security SME to support the OUSD(I&S). The candidate will develop and implement CI/LE/security policies, coordinating with DoW, IC, and interagency partners.

Strong research, writing, and executive-facing communication are required. The role involves producing high-quality policy products for senior government leadership, engaging with GAO, ODNI, DOJ, Congress, and other stakeholders, and contributing to governance structures within the Defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active TS-SCI clearance required.
• 10 years knowledge of national security policies and DoW policies.
• 5 years experience with national level security issues affecting DoW/IC.
• 5 years policy development, drafting and review experience.
• 3 years experience in policy development and interagency engagements.
• 4 years security policy or staff officer experience on a senior HQ staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and staff CI, LE, and security policies for OUSD(I&S).
• Analyze staffing packages, white papers, and policy documents.
• Develop policy initiatives for OUSD(I&S) leadership and DSE governance.
• Prepare executive-level correspondence and briefing materials for senior officials.
• Engage GAO, ODNI, DOJ, Congress, and others with policy materials.

Skills

Policy development

Executive communication

Analytical research

Interagency coordination

CI/LE awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Core4ce

Classification/Program Protection Security (SME)

1415-383

Core4ce is seeking a highly experienced Classification/Program Protection Security (SME) to support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security (OUSD(I&S)). The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated expertise in CI, LE, and/or security policy, along with strong research, analysis, writing, coordination, and executive-level communication skills.

This position will support the development, implementation, coordination, and maintenance of policies and initiatives across the Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC), and broader interagency environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable working on complex, sensitive issues and developing high-quality products for senior government leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update, coordinate, and staff Counterintelligence, Law Enforcement, and Security policies on behalf of OUSD(I&S).
• Review, analyze, and prepare staffing packages, white papers, information memorandums, policy documents, and decision materials addressing DoW, Intelligence Community, and national-level policy issues.
• Develop CI, LE, and security policy initiatives for review and approval by OUSD (I&S) leadership and/or the Defense Security Enterprise (DSE) governance structure.
• Prepare executive-level correspondence, information papers, talking points, briefings, and other leadership materials for senior DoW and U.S. Government officials.
• Develop materials and responses supporting engagements with organizations including the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Executive Office of the President, Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Department of Justice (DOJ), Congress, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct detailed, accurate research and analysis on complex policy issues affecting the DoW, Intelligence Community, and interagency partners.
• Coordinate across multiple organizations and stakeholders to build consensus, resolve issues, and drive actions to completion.
• Prepare and execute data calls in response to Presidential, Congressional, DoW, and senior leadership-directed requirements; analyze results and develop executive-level reports and presentations.
• Represent the CL&S Directorate and provide subject matter expertise in CI, LE, and/or security policy at working groups, committees, governance forums, and other engagements.
• Prepare briefings and decision-support materials for senior leadership.
• Provide administrative support to the directorate as required. Perform other related duties in support of OUSD(I&S) mission requirements.

This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Active TS-SCI clearance
• Ten years of demonstrated knowledge of national and DoW and information security policies and procedures.
• Five years of experience working national level security related issues affecting DoW and non-DoW entities.
• Five years of experience developing policy, to include drafting, formatting, tracking, staffing, reviewing and reconciling inputs to DoW Directive(s), Instruction(s), Manual(s) and other publications; and reviewing other policy documents for information security equities.
• Three years of experience in developing, updating, and coordinating policy and developing action memos, congressional responses, briefings, background research, oversight visits, and participate in inter and intra agency meetings.
• Four years of security policy or operational experience and experience as a staff action officer on an OSD, JCS, or Military Department headquarters staff.

Desired Experience:

• Direct experience supporting OUSD(I&S), the Defense Security Enterprise (DSE), or senior DoW/IC organizations, with expertise in CI, LE, security policy, personnel/industrial security, insider threat, or DSE governance.
• Experience working with ODNI, DOJ, GAO, Congress, the Executive Office of the President, or other federal/interagency organizations on complex policy matters and directed actions.
• Proven ability to develop executive-level policy and decision products, including memorandums, information papers, talking points, correspondence, and briefings; facilitate working groups; and coordinate complex issues across organizational boundaries.

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

*Core4ce provides the listed pay range for this position as a general guideline only and not as a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final offers may take into account a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data alignment, any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and other legal requirements.

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Full-Time/Regular

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.