Special Assistant- TS/SCI

NextGenEnergyJobs; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is searching for a capable professional to join Redhorse Corporation as an Executive Support. You will assist in managing division activities while ensuring operational objectives are met within a dynamic environment.

Your duties include preparing important documents, coordinating with external organizations, and facilitating partnerships within the military and industry sectors. A strong background supporting senior leadership in the Department of War is critical for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience working in or directly supporting a senior-level office within the Department of War or the Intelligence Community.
• Strong understanding of the DoW acquisition, budgeting, and requirements generation processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Division Director in managing division activities.
• Serve as the principal liaison with the CDAO Front office.
• Prepare high-quality documents and presentations for leadership.

Skills

Experience supporting senior-level office

Understanding of DoW acquisition processes

Project management

Job description

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Support & Division Management: Assist the Division Director in managing all aspects of division activities to include awareness of activities in a highly dynamic environment impacting division operations. Ensure strategic objectives are met and operational activities are seamlessly executed.
• Front Office Liaison: Serve as the principal Autonomy Division liaison with the CDAO Front office. Responsible for coordinating, managing, and tracking tasks and schedules covering operations, plans, acquisition, budget, and project management.
• Deliverables & Communications: Prepare and coordinate high-quality, timely documents, read-ahead materials, memos, white papers, presentations, and other deliverables for senior General/Flag Officer and Senior Executive Service leadership. Distill complex technical and programmatic information into clear, concise communications for a variety of audiences.
• Department of War (DoW) Coordination: Coordinate with a wide range of external organizations, including leading DoW autonomy organizations across the Services, combatant commands, and Defense Agencies & Field Activities (DAFAs), especially program offices, R&D, T&E, and research laboratories.
• Industry & Partner Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for coordinating with industry vendor partners for autonomy, facilitating strategic partnerships and ensuring alignment with CDAO objectives.
• Strategic Planning: Support the Director in long-range strategic planning and cross-functional operations. Provide insights on strategic milestones and help align division efforts with the broader CDAO and DoW AI/ML and autonomy strategies.

Requirements

• Experience working in or directly supporting a senior-level office within the Department of War or the Intelligence Community much as a military staff officer or equivalent would support their leadership.
• Strong understanding of the DoW acquisition, budgeting, and requirements generation processes. A working knowledge of rapid acquisition pathways such as Middle Tier of Acquisition or other transaction authorities OTA agreements would be ideal.
• Experience in coordinating with cross-functional teams across military services, agencies, and industry partners.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.