Influence and Perception Management Strategist

Core4ce Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Training and certifications

Tuition assistance

Parental leave and PTO growth

Holiday schedule

Job summary

Core4ce is seeking a Staff Officer to support DoD influence, deception, and perception management programs in Washington, DC. You will help develop strategies, coordinate governance, and produce high-level briefings for Congress and senior officials.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor’s degree, and a minimum of 10 years in policy development or analysis within DoD. You will engage with diverse stakeholders to align efforts with national security priorities.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 10 years of policy development or policy analysis experience in DoD.
• Extensive experience in influence, deception, perception management and related defense or intelligence fields.
• Proven ability to develop strategic plans and manage complex, sensitive programs and operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promulgate strategies for DoD influence, deception and perception management operations, activities and investments.
• Assist leadership in oversight and governance, including staff assistance visits and compliance inspections.
• Develop and coordinate staff packages with time-sensitive requirements for leadership.
• Produce reports and briefings detailing related operations for Congress and senior officials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align influence, deception, and perception management with DoD and IC objectives.

Skills

Policy development

Policy analysis

Strategic planning

Briefing senior officials

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Influence, Deception, and Perception Management Activities Staff Officer will support the planning, coordination, oversight, and governance of Department of Defense (DoD) operations, activities, and investments (OAIs) related to influence, deception, and perception management. This role provides high-level support to senior leadership, ensuring the development and implementation of effective strategies, policies, and procedures to guide sensitive and complex mission areas, including those in support of special operations, counterterrorism, and irregular warfare.

Strategy Development:

• Develop and promulgate strategies and plans for DoD influence, deception, and perception management-related operations, activities, and investments.

Oversight and Governance:

• Assist leadership in the conduct of oversight and governance, including staff assistance visits and compliance inspections, for DoD influence, deception, and perception management-related operations, activities, and investments.

Policy Coordination:

• Develop and coordinate staff packages that include time-sensitive requirements for leadership to enable DoD influence, deception, and perception management-related operations, activities, and investments.

Reporting and Briefing:

• Produce and disseminate reports and briefings that detail DoD influence, deception, and perception management-related operations, activities, and investments for Congress and Senior Executive Branch officials.

Collaboration and Integration:

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration of influence, deception, and perception management strategies within broader DoD and Intelligence Community objectives.

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

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with policy development or policy analysis work within the Department of Defense. Relevant fields could include assessments, operational requirements and risk, or operational planning.
• Extensive experience in influence, deception, perception management, and/or related defense or intelligence fields.
• Proven ability to develop strategic plans and manage complex, sensitive programs and operations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience briefing senior government officials and preparing official correspondence.
• Experience supporting special operations, counterterrorism, and irregular warfare initiatives is preferred.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive and high-stakes requirements in a fast-paced environment

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.