Onsite

24-MAG; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

24-MAG in Arlington, VA is seeking experienced naval and maritime professionals to support Navy decision-making. You will analyse naval capabilities, synthesize complex information, and brief senior military and civilian stakeholders in secure environments with strict handling standards.

Independent contractor engagement, on-site in Arlington, Virginia. Compensation ranges from $50–$100/hour, with significant naval, maritime, defence, or intelligence experience and eligibility to work in

Qualifications

• Minimum of approximately 10 years of experience in U.S. Navy, MARAD/DOT, or comparable defence roles.
• Active TS/SCI clearance strongly preferred.
• Secret clearance held within last 24 months with eligibility for TS/SCI reinstatement.
• Strong experience briefing executive, senior military, or flag-level leadership.

Responsibilities

• Naval Operations & Domain Analysis: develop expert analysis on naval operations, platforms, doctrine, and mission requirements.
• Classified & Unclassified Information Assessment: translate complex information into clear findings and decisions.
• Executive Briefing & Written Assessment: draft concise written assessments and deliver high-level briefings.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Mission Alignment: coordinate across Navy, DoD, IC, and industry stakeholders.
• Secure Environment & Classified Operations: operate under secure protocols and handle TS/SCI materials as required.

Skills

Navy operations analysis

Executive briefing

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical judgement

Written assessments

Security clearance handling

Defence domain familiarity

Maritime defence insight

Education

Master's degree in national security/defence studies

Job description

We are sharing a specialised consulting opportunity for experienced naval and maritime professionals with deep expertise in U.S. Navy operations, defence programmes, intelligence, stakeholder coordination, and senior-level briefing to contribute to a high-impact project supporting Navy decision-making.

Selected professionals will apply operational, programmatic, or intelligence experience to analyse naval capabilities, synthesise complex information, develop actionable recommendations, and brief senior military and civilian stakeholders. The role requires substantial naval-domain expertise, strong analytical judgement, and the ability to operate effectively in secure, classified environments. No prior experience in AI is required.

Key Responsibilities

Naval Operations & Domain Analysis

• Develop expert analysis on naval operations, platforms, doctrine, and mission requirements
• Apply direct fleet, programme, or intelligence experience to complex naval and maritime questions
• Evaluate operational and programmatic information in support of Navy planning and requirements
• Interpret developments in naval capabilities and maritime security
• Provide recommendations grounded in practical defence and maritime experience

Classified & Unclassified Information Assessment

• Assess and synthesise classified and unclassified operational or programme data
• Translate complex information into clear findings and decision-relevant recommendations
• Apply strong analytical judgement in high-stakes or sensitive environments
• Distinguish material operational issues from lower-priority information
• Maintain rigorous handling standards for sensitive and classified information

Executive Briefing & Written Assessment

• Draft concise, actionable written assessments for senior decision-makers
• Prepare and deliver high-level briefings for military and civilian leadership
• Communicate complex naval issues clearly to executive and flag-level audiences
• Adapt briefing content to strategic, operational, and programme-specific contexts
• Support leadership decision-making through clear, evidence-based analysis

Stakeholder Coordination & Mission Alignment

• Coordinate across Navy, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and industry stakeholders
• Gather relevant input from multiple organisations and subject-matter experts
• Reconcile differing perspectives and priorities across mission stakeholders
• Support alignment between operational requirements, programme objectives, and strategic goals
• Navigate complex organisational environments while maintaining focus on mission outcomes

Secure Environment & Classified Operations

• Operate in accordance with applicable secure-facility and classified-information protocols
• Handle TS/SCI-level materials where authorised and required
• Maintain strict adherence to clearance, access, and information-security requirements
• Apply appropriate judgement regarding disclosure, dissemination, and need-to-know
• Support project activities within controlled and secure working environments

Ideal Profile

• Minimum of approximately 10 years of experience in the U.S. Navy, MARAD/DOT, or comparable maritime or defence roles
• Background at approximately O-4/O-5, GS-13/14-equivalent level, or comparable demonstrated subject-matter authority
• Active TS/SCI clearance is strongly preferred
• At minimum, Secret clearance held within the last 24 months with eligibility for TS/SCI reinstatement
• Strong experience briefing executive, senior military, or flag-level leadership
• Demonstrated ability to produce concise and actionable written assessments
• Familiarity with Pentagon processes, OPNAV, NAVSEA, PEO environments, or comparable defence structures
• Strong stakeholder-navigation skills across military, government, intelligence, and industry organisations
• Proven analytical judgement in classified or high-stakes project environments
• Intelligence-analysis or Intelligence Community experience is strongly advantageous
• Master's degree in national security, defence studies, engineering, or a related discipline is desirable
• No prior experience in AI training or model evaluation is required

Engagement Details

• Independent contractor engagement
• On-site in Arlington, Virginia, or the Washington, DC area
• Compensation: $50-$100/hour
• Work will involve naval-domain analysis, classified and unclassified information synthesis, stakeholder coordination, written assessments, and senior-level briefings
• Significant U.S. naval, maritime, defence, or intelligence experience is central to this engagement
• Appropriate security clearance and eligibility to work in classified environments are highly relevant
• Project activities must be conducted in accordance with applicable security, clearance, and facility protocols
• Project scope, workload, and mission requirements may evolve depending on customer needs
• Work must be completed without using or disclosing classified, confidential, or proprietary information outside authorised project systems, facilities, and channels