Intelligence Systems Officer (SSO)

CORTEK; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Life & Disability Coverage

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k) with Company Match

Professional Development Support

Job summary

A defense contracting company seeks a highly qualified Intelligence Systems Officer (SSO) to support Army Intelligence, Electronic Warfare (EW), and Cyber modernization efforts. The candidate will lead working groups and develop strategic communication materials. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, military intelligence experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Force Development or related duties.
• Experience at senior Army levels.
• TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Organize and synchronize working groups.
• Analyze and validate Intelligence, EW, and Cyber requirements.
• Develop briefings for senior Army leadership.

Skills

Military intelligence experience

Leadership and synchronization

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Opportunity Overview

CORTEK seeks a highly qualified Intelligence Systems Special Staff Officer (SSO) to serve as Key Personnel supporting Army Intelligence, Electronic Warfare (EW), and Cyber modernization efforts. This role requires military intelligence experience across tactical, operational, strategic, and national levels, and the ability to lead and synchronize working groups for high‑level Army planning and decision forums.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate, and synchronize working groups supporting Strategic Portfolio Analysis Review (SPAR), Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC).
• Analyze, prioritize, and validate Intelligence, EW, and Cyber requirements.
• Develop and present briefings and written products for senior Army leadership.
• Support modernization planning for tactical ISR, EW, and Cyber systems.
• Collaborate with Army, Joint, and OSD staffs to produce strategic‑level products.
• Maintain and update leadership smart books and strategic communication materials.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Force Development or related duties.
• Experience at senior Army levels such as HQDA, MACOMs, or Army Service Component Commands.
• TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.
• Military intelligence experience at tactical, operational, strategic, and national levels.
• Familiarity with Army intelligence doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Preferred Skills & Expertise

• Interdisciplinary knowledge of:
  • Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).
  • DoD acquisition processes (DoDI 5000.2).
  • Materiel and force structure requirements development and validation (JCIDS).
• Experience applying force development across DOTMLPF‑P domains in fiscally constrained environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Highly Preferred Qualifications, Certifications, and Training

• How the Army Runs (HTAR) Course
• RQM 1010 / CLR 101: Introduction to JCIDS
• RQM 1100 / RQM 110: Core Concepts for Requirements Management / CDC
• RQM 3100 / RQM 310: Advanced Concepts and Skills
• CLR 151: Analysis of Alternatives
• RQM 2500 / CLR 250: Capabilities‑Based Assessments
• RQM 2520 / CLR 252: Developing Performance Attributes

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Life & Disability Coverage
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Professional Development Support

Clearance

Active Top Secret SCI clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

About CORTEK

Founded in 2003, CORTEK is a distinguished Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense, weapons of mass destruction (WMD) terrorism prevention, Counter‑WMD (CWMD) support services, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) / Privacy Act support. With over a decade of experience, CORTEK has delivered mission‑critical solutions to government clients, including the Department of State (DOS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Department of Defense (DoD). Our track record includes 12 years of incumbency on DOS contracts supporting WMD threat mitigation and consequence management, and comprehensive support for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) technical and strategic objectives. CORTEK also provides onsite analytical support for the Army Headquarters (HQDA) at the Pentagon.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CORTEK is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace by hiring and retaining talented individuals from all backgrounds. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Please e‑mail [e-mail] or call Human Resources at (727)-292‑1521 for accommodation inquiries.

E‑Verify

As a federal contractor, we are required to use E‑Verify to validate employees’ ability to work legally in the United States.

Pay Transparency Non‑Discrimination

CORTEK will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.