Influence & Perception Strategy Officer – SME IV

Piper Companies

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 145,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

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

Active TS/SCI clearance and 10+ years DoD/IC policy experience are required. The role involves shaping IDPM policy, coordinating across DoD and IC, and delivering executive-level briefings and staff packages for senior leaders.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance required.
10+ years in DoD/IC policy development or planning.
Experience in influence operations, deception, perception management or related fields.
Experience in senior HQ environments (OSD, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Service HQs) and cross-organizational coordination.

Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, coordinate, and promulgate policies, strategies, and plans supporting IDPM operations, activities, and investments.
Support oversight, governance inspections, and staff visits related to IDPM programs and initiatives.
Prepare and coordinate senior leader staff packages, decision memoranda, policy recommendations, and executive correspondence.
Produce executive-level briefings, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership, Congress, and Executive Branch stakeholders.
Collaborate across DoD and IC to align IDPM activities with broader strategic and operational objectives.