Senior Program Protection Policy Lead (TS/SCI)

Zachary Piper Solutions; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

PTO

Holidays

401K

Medical vision dental coverage

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Staff Officer SME (Classification/Program Protection) to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on program protection, policy development, and coordination with DoW and other federal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of policy experience, TS/SCI clearance, and a track record drafting policy, action memos, and executive briefings for senior leadership in complex, security-sensitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of policy development, policy analysis, operational planning work within the Department of War/DoD.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Operational experience as a staff officer on an OSW, JCS, or military HQ staff.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, assess risks, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Experience drafting policy, action memos, and congressional responses in support of DoW Classification and Program Protection.
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings, talking points, and decision-support materials for senior leadership.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple organizations and stakeholders in complex mission environments.
• Experience participating in interagency working groups or cross-functional teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement national and DoW strategies, policies, and training related to classification management and program protection in support of the Department of Warfare (DoW).
• Lead and coordinate security reviews, evaluating and providing recommendations on security classification guidance and Program Protection Plans (PPPs), approximately twice annually.
• Collaborate with R&E, A&S, the DoW CIO, DCSA, Joint Staff (J28), and other federal stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration of Program Protection, SCRM, CI, and information security policies.
• Develop action memos, congressional responses, manuals, and briefings for the Department.

Skills

Policy development

Policy analysis

Operational planning

Analytical skills

Executive-level briefing prep

Interagency coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Staff Officer SME (Classification/Program Protection) to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on program protection, policy development, and coordination with DoW and other federal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of policy experience, TS/SCI clearance, and a track record drafting policy, action memos, and executive briefings for senior leadership in complex, security-sensitive