Executive Officer (China Expert) SME with Security Clearance

Gemini Industries Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemini Industries Inc. is seeking an Executive Officer (China Expert) SME to operate on-site at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The role requires extensive national security experience, DoD familiarity, and top-secret/SCI clearance, with travel expectations and leadership responsibilities across defense policy and strategy.

A MA/MS in related fields or equivalent BA/BS plus experience is expected. The successful candidate will analyze China defense issues, develop actionable intelligence, draft

Qualifications

• 15+ years in national security/defense roles.
• 10+ years supporting a component of DoD.
• Experience with analysis, policy development, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and advise on defense strategies and policy issues related to China.
• Draft reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with government agencies and stakeholders on policy matters.
• Assist in long-term strategic planning and defense objectives.
• Use Generative AI tools to accelerate research and problem solving.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Presentation skills

Security clearance experience

China defense knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

MA/MS in National Security

BA/BS + 6 years related exp

Tools

Generative AI tools

Job description

Executive Officer (China Expert) SME

Location: Pentagon

Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Required

Job Code: 1227

Gemini Industries Inc. provides technical, management and operations services to support National Security projects. We provide rapid response to the critical needs of our customers and those they serve. We perform analyses and develop operations plans to anticipate and prepare for the future. And we deliver advanced technology to improve our customer’s success in executing its mission. Gemini seeks innovative, results-oriented individuals with the creativity, initiative, and intelligence to overcome any challenge and succeed. Members of the Gemini team thrive in a culture that is anticipatory, agile, and schedule-driven; with a sense of urgency and a drive to succeed.

Our Culture Involves

• The best and brightest personnel
• Work at a high operations tempo
• Integrated teams delivering rapid solutions
• An attitude that balances "I can make it better" with "As long as we succeed"

Location & Clearance

Location: Arlington, VA (Pentagon) (On site)

Clearance: TS/SCI

Education

MA/MS in National Security, Geopolitics, International Studies or related field (or a BA/BS and an additional 6 years of work-related experience)

Salary Range

$154-164k

Outcomes

• Formally track all tasks, to include assigned by, suspense, status, and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request.
• Develop digital continuity folders and files that include standard operating procedures, workflows and POC lists to accomplish all tasks.
• Create 2-3 products beyond the client’s requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation.
• Establish foundation in SI/ML skills and contribute to SI/ML operationalization and modernization goals and objectives.
• Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days.
• Use government provided Generative SI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving.
• Make recommendations on process improvements and practices that improve quality, speed and/or efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and advises on defense strategies, policies, and directives to support decision-making, conducting research and collecting data on national security and defense issues - especially as they relate to China Defense Industry, Economics, and military doctrine.
• Consults on individual and others’ research, evaluations, studies, analyses, scenarios/simulations, reports, business policy and regulation development assistance, and strategy formulation.
• Develops recommendations and action plans to address strategic challenges.
• Drafts reports, briefings, and presentations on defense strategy and policy issues.
• Monitors and assesses the impact of policy changes on defense operations.
• Collaborates with government agencies, defense organizations, and stakeholders on policy matters.
• Provides support for strategy formulation of long-term strategic plans and national defense objectives.
• Provides leadership and facilitation of stakeholder meetings and engagements.
• Represents the OSW/OUSW I&S/H&SA organization independently as needed.
• Keeps abreast of geopolitical developments and emerging security threats in area of expertise.
• Stays familiar with defense policy and security strategy documents.
• Evaluates and advises on Risk and defense policy effectiveness.
• Creates actionable information activities intelligence (e.g., military intelligence analysis) across the various intelligence disciplines/domains or scientific and technical intelligence; or, within the business, competitive, and market intelligence domains.
• Uses government provided Generative SI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving.
• Make recommendations on process improvements and practices that improve quality, speed and/or efficiency.
• Assists with the development of long-term strategic plans and national defense objectives, while keeping abreast of geopolitical developments and emerging security threats.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of work-related experience.
• Of those 15 years, at least 10 years supporting a component of DoD.
• Experience in using analytical methods and tools to evaluate defense policy effectiveness.
• Understanding of international relations, diplomacy, and military alliances in the context of defense strategy, and most important as it relates to China.
• Intelligence, or Intelligence Community Support background.
• Strong writing and presentation skills for communicating complex policy topics to diverse audiences, both internally and externally.
• Experience working with classified and sensitive information while adhering to security protocols and clearance requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working on Defense level policy.
• Knowledge of defense acquisition and procurement processes.
• Familiarity with defense budgeting and resource allocation principles.
• Ability to conduct scenario planning and risk assessment for strategic planning purposes.
• Can hit the ground running on various efforts.
• Knowledgeable and skilled at applying Generative SI.

Travel

Some local and Per Diem travel anticipated, less than 25%.

Other Requirements

E-Verify Notice of Participation This employer participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information on E-Verify, please visit: www.e-verify.edu

We Seek

• Highly motivated self-starters
• Resourceful individuals with extraordinary intellectual capability and the ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts
• Individuals who have a "let me try" attitude and are resilient, present an opinion/position, justify it, and then accept whatever decision is made and charge forward
• Individuals who view criticism as an opportunity to improve ("let me try again")
• Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, perspective, and energy.

Direct Inquiries and Resumes

• Yashira Santiago
• Andrew Ackley
• Gabriel Mira Mitchell Jimenez Gemini Industries Inc. Telephone: (813) 286 - 4777

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gemini Industries Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to abiding by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability and any other basis protected by applicable law.