Senior Defense Communications & Action Officer

The Judge Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Staff Action Officer to support the NLCC at the Pentagon. This role requires active TS/SCI clearance and a background in defense communications, program management, and cross‑agency coordination.

You will draft briefing materials, issue papers, and executive correspondence, coordinate senior‑level meetings, and support program and budget activities in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 15+ years in defense communications, IT modernization, or senior staff roles.
• Expertise in NLCC/NLC3S/SLC3S mission areas.
• Experience navigating Pentagon processes and drafting executive materials.
• Experience with JCIDS, DAS, and PPBE processes.
• Excellent writing and briefing skills.
• Ability to work independently in high-visibility settings.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate operational mission requirements for the President, Vice President, Secretary of War, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Combatant Commanders, and other National leaders.
• Provide engineering/analytical support across NLCC ground, maritime, airborne, space, and cyber infrastructures.
• Draft briefs, information papers, issue papers, and senior-level correspondence; coordinate working groups and executive forums.
• Coordinate, schedule, and brief senior leaders via secure VTCs, Teams, and in-person engagements.
• Develop, review, and integrate program papers; conduct programmatic and financial analysis for budget decisions.
• Assist in drafting, staffing, and updating DoD Directives, CONOPS, and Reports to Congress related to NLCC.
• Drive modernization strategies and lead cross-functional coordination across OSW, Joint Staff, Military Services, and mission partners.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Senior staff officer experience

Briefing and writing

Defense program knowledge

Cross-agency coordination

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Staff Action Officer to support the NLCC at the Pentagon. This role requires active TS/SCI clearance and a background in defense communications, program management, and cross‑agency coordination.

You will draft briefing materials, issue papers, and executive correspondence, coordinate senior‑level meetings, and support program and budget activities in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment.