Senior ISR Staff Officer

Avalore.ai; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan contributions

401k matching

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Avalore.ai is seeking a highly qualified professional to support airborne and space ISR programs within the DoD and IC. The role requires a TS clearance with SCI eligibility and 5+ years of ISR experience, plus strong DoD/IC process knowledge and executive briefing skills.

You will advise senior leaders, draft official documents, and participate in PPBE activities. A Bachelor's degree and full-time US work authorization are required; favorable candidates bring MS Office proficiency and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience supporting airborne/space ISR programs within the DoW (5+ years).
• Experience with DoD/IC staff-level processes (PPBE, requirements, programming, or budget).
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings or staff packages for senior leadership.
• Strong communication and self-starter mindset; professional English proficiency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis (no visa sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level airborne/space ISR expertise and counsel to senior leadership on multi-intelligence issues.
• Offer national security recommendations for space ISR programs and DoW/IC oversight.
• Guide DoW customers in Congress interactions; assist drafting testimony and responses to Congress actions.
• Represent client positions in ISR requirements and program studies including assessments and DoW/IC analyses.
• Conduct technical reviews, research, and draft formal positions; prepare briefs and memoranda.
• Prepare background materials for space ISR policies and PPBE-related activities.
• Support the Airborne and Space ISR team during PPBE processes and focus team participation.
• Manage electronic file systems (NIPR, SIPR, JWICs) per NARA rules.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter mindset

English proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Security clearance awareness

DoD/IC staff-level process familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NIPR access

SIPR access

JWICs

Job description

Requirements

• TOP SECRET Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• 5 years of experience supporting airborne or space ISR programs within the DoW
• Experience supporting DoD or IC staff-level processes, including PPBE, requirements, programming, or budget development activities
• Experience preparing or contributing to executive-level briefings, issue papers, staff packages, or decision memoranda for senior government leadership
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

• Provides high-level airborne or space ISR expertise and direct counsel to senior-level leadership on issues including multi-intelligence capabilities
• Provides national security recommendations to facilitate government direction, acquisition oversight, and programmatic recommendations for space ISR programs supporting the DoW and IC
• Provide strategic guidance to DoW customer to support interaction with Congress, including assisting in the drafting of testimony, drafting of responses to congressionally directed actions, and drafting appeals to related Congressional budget marks
• Represent client positions and equities in ISR requirements and programming efforts including capability-based assessments, DoW, and IC studies, and other efforts as applicable
• Perform technical reviews and conduct research and analysis; draft formal positions; review and analyze documents; prepare briefs, talking papers, memoranda, and letters in the form of OSW staff packages, and other duties as required
• Gathers, synthesizes, reviews and/or prepares background, information and read ahead materials for issues and engagements regarding space ISR policies, programs, and activities
• Support the Airborne and Space ISR team throughout the PPBE process to include participation in the OUSW(I&S) focus teams, the development of issue papers, and other PPBE related activities
• Manage electronic file management on multiple systems (NIPR, SIPR, JWICs) to ensure proper file management according to NARA rules and regulations for file retention and management

• Provides high-level airborne or space ISR expertise and direct counsel to senior-level leadership on issues including multi-intelligence capabilities
• Provides national security recommendations to facilitate government direction, acquisition oversight, and programmatic recommendations for space ISR programs supporting the DoW and IC
• Provide strategic guidance to DoW customer to support interaction with Congress, including assisting in the drafting of testimony, drafting of responses to congressionally directed actions, and drafting appeals to related Congressional budget marks
• Represent client positions and equities in ISR requirements and programming efforts including capability-based assessments, DoW, and IC studies, and other efforts as applicable
• Perform technical reviews and conduct research and analysis; draft formal positions; review and analyze documents; prepare briefs, talking papers, memoranda, and letters in the form of OSW staff packages, and other duties as required
• Gathers, synthesizes, reviews and/or prepares background, information and read ahead materials for issues and engagements regarding space ISR policies, programs, and activities
• Support the Airborne and Space ISR team throughout the PPBE process to include participation in the OUSW(I&S) focus teams, the development of issue papers, and other PPBE related activities
• Manage electronic file management on multiple systems (NIPR, SIPR, JWICs) to ensure proper file management according to NARA rules and regulations for file retention and management

Work Environment

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

• Up to 10%/ Occasional travel.

Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to [e-mail].

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply.

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&DD)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary estimates for this job range from $140,000 - $155,000