Special Operations Forces (SOF) Policy Staff Officer Level 1

SG2 Recruiting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Federal holidays

40 hours of PTO

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Policy Staff Officer for the Department of Defense in Washington, DC. This role entails supporting sensitive intelligence programs and developing policies for Special Operations. Candidates should have an active TS/SCI clearance and relevant experience in SOF or clandestine operations. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $125,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and eligibility for SAP access.
• 1-4 years of experience with SOF and/or clandestine operations.
• Experience developing or advising on policy for sensitive operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy and operational support for sensitive intelligence programs.
• Assist in the development, coordination, and revision of policy for sensitive activities.
• Gather, synthesize, and prepare background materials and briefings for DoD senior leaders.

Skills

Policy development

Operational support

Strategic planning

Job description

Special Operations Forces (SOF) Policy Staff Officer Level 1

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from SG2 Recruiting

SG2 Recruiting, in partnership with Identity Strategy Partners, is seeking a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Policy Staff Officer (Level 1).

About the Role

This role supports the Sensitive Activities and Special Programs (SASP) Office under the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)), which oversees intelligence, counterintelligence, law enforcement, and security matters across the Department of Defense. As a SOF Policy Staff Officer (Level 1), you will contribute to the oversight, coordination, and policy development for highly sensitive intelligence activities. You’ll play a key role in supporting senior DoD leadership with timely information and policy recommendations related to Special Operations, counterterrorism, and irregular warfare efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy and operational support for sensitive intelligence programs.
• Assist in the development, coordination, and revision of policy for sensitive activities.
• Gather, synthesize, and prepare background materials and briefings for DoD senior leaders.
• Support strategic planning and decision-making processes related to special operations and intelligence policy.
• Contribute to short-notice taskings and fast-paced decision environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and eligibility for SAP access
• 1–4 years of experience with SOF and/or clandestine operations
• 1–4 years of experience developing or advising on policy for sensitive operations

Required Skills

• Active TS/SCI clearance and eligibility for SAP access.

Preferred Skills

• 1–4 years of experience with SOF and/or clandestine operations.

Pay range and compensation package

• Salary: $120,000 – $125,000 annually
• Benefits: Retirement plan, federal holidays, 40 hours of PTO

Equal Opportunity Statement

If you're ready to support mission-critical national security operations and work directly with top-level defense leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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