Policy and Operational Support Staff Officer SME IV

Pesolutions IT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & personal days

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Disability coverage

Training and development opportunities

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Premier Enterprise Solutions seeks a seasoned policy and operational support officer for Africa and the Near East region. The role delivers high-level policy, analytic and strategic guidance to OSIP and DDI, coordinating with IC and international partners to advance intelligence initiatives.

The ideal candidate has extensive staff experience, Africa regional expertise, and a proven track record in leading complex multi-project engagements and customer-focused service delivery.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in staff officer support roles with policy & strategy experience.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and coordination across diverse entities.
• Experience with International Partnership & Liaison and program oversight responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Policy & Strategy Development: develop, review and revise strategy, policy and guidance related to intelligence activities.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination: coordinate with DIE/DoW/IC/CCMDs and partners on global intelligence issues.
• Senior Leadership Support: prepare communications, briefings, and decision memoranda for OUSW(I&S) leaders; facilitate meetings and visits.
• International Partnership & Liaison: support regional teams, manage relationship-building initiatives and liaise with FLOs.
• Program Oversight & Implementation: oversee policy implementation, planning and execution of IT/information-sharing initiatives.

Skills

Policy & Strategy Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Senior Leadership Support

International Partnership & Liaison

Program Oversight & Implementation

Security Expertise

Strategic Planning

Concept Development

Decision-Making Support

Africa/NE Africa Experience

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Education

B.A./B.S.

Job description

Africa, Near East Regional Policy and Operational Support Staff Officer SME IV

Premier Enterprise Solutions is seeking an Africa, Near East Regional Policy and Operational Support Staff Officer to support the Office of the Undersecretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)) and the Director for Defense Intelligence (DDI) for Operational Support and International Partnerships (OSIP). This critical role delivers high-level policy, operations, and analytic support to OSIP's core mission of developing and managing resources to address intelligence mission requirements and conducting outreach to appropriate DoW and Intelligence Community (IC) elements.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Active TS/SCI is required

LOCATION:

• Onsite – Arlington, VA

RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE:

• Policy & Strategy Development: Develop, review, and revise strategy, policy, and guidance related to intelligence activities, providing expert advice and recommendations on key strategic, planning, programming, budgeting, and policy matters, especially concerning Defense Intelligence and Security Enterprise (DISE) and the intelligence community (IC).
• Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination: Coordinate with stakeholders across the DIE, DoW, IC, CCMDs, Joint Staff, Military Services, CSAs, and international partners on global and intelligence enterprise issues, to identify and manage collaboration requirements.
• Senior Leadership Support: Prepare communications, briefings, presentations, and decision memoranda for OUSW(I&S) senior leaders, supporting deliberations and decisions on complex national and international issues. Facilitate meetings, conferences, and visits.
• International Partnership & Liaison: Provide SME support for International Partner Engagement (PE) Regional Teams, manage initiatives for relationship building, facilitate meetings, and support Foreign Liaison Officers (FLOs).
• Program Oversight & Implementation: Provide policy oversight, implementation planning, and execution of transformational initiatives, including Coalition and Combatant Command IT and Information sharing, Manpower, Reserve Integration and review CCMD progress and compliance.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in staff officer support roles with demonstrated involvement in Policy & Strategy Development, Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination, Senior Leadership Support, International Partnership & Liaison, Program Oversight & Implementation
• Requires expertise in security, resource requirements, formulating strategies, strategic planning and concept development, program analysis and evaluation, policy, and development of solutions that assist with the decision-making process.
• 10 years of experience with Africa, Near East regions
• Must have experience in leading and providing technical guidance and direction involving multiple projects of high complexity.
• Must have experience in managing customer expectations and working directly with customers.
• Must have outstanding customer service abilities, initiative, judgement, creativity, flexibility, and confidence.
• Must have the ability to multi-task across multiple projects.

EDUCATION

• B.A./B.S. from an accredited school

Benefits

Premier Enterprise Solutions offers full-time employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support their health, well-being, and financial future. Benefits include paid time off (PTO) for vacation, sick leave, and personal days; paid holidays; medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; voluntary life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; professional training and development opportunities; and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching and immediate vesting.

• paid time off (PTO) for vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• voluntary life insurance
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• professional training and development opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching and immediate vesting

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is Premier Enterprise Solutions' policy to promote equal employment opportunities. Premier is committed to fostering a workplace where employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, experience, and the ability to perform essential job functions. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity.