Executive Strategy & Staff Officer

Armada Ltd; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMADA Ltd in McLean, VA is seeking a Senior Staff Officer to provide strategic decision support, executive coordination, and priority-initiative execution for a federal government customer.

The role requires transforming executive priorities into actionable workplans, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering decision-ready recommendations.

Applicants should have experience supporting senior leaders, preparing briefings and memoranda, and handling sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience providing staff officer, executive support, or strategic planning.
• Experience coordinating complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare executive briefings and decision memos.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior leadership.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic counsel and staff support to executive leadership.
• Analyze complex information to identify issues, risks, and actions.
• Develop decision-ready recommendations for executives.
• Prepare executive briefings, issue papers, and talking points.
• Lead cross-functional coordination for high-visibility initiatives.
• Track commitments, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Support plan development and governance routines.
• Represent leadership in working groups and governance forums.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion on sensitive matters.
• Surge support for time-critical projects.

Skills

Strategic counsel

Executive-level coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Oral communication

Project management

Discretion and confidentiality

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

ARMADA Ltd in McLean, VA is seeking a Senior Staff Officer to provide strategic decision support, executive coordination, and priority-initiative execution for a federal government customer.

The role requires transforming executive priorities into actionable workplans, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering decision-ready recommendations.

Applicants should have experience supporting senior leaders, preparing briefings and memoranda, and handling sensitive information with discretion.