Special Operations Policy and Oversight Council (SOPOC) Executive Secretary Support

IQ Sig; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Sig is seeking an Executive Secretary Support for the Special Operations Policy and Oversight Council (SOPOC) in Arlington, VA. You will be the primary contact managing all administrative and logistical functions, coordinating meetings with senior leaders, and ensuring timely delivery of materials.

Qualified candidates must have a Top Secret clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and at least 7 years of experience in strategic planning and policy analysis. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic planning or supporting senior-level councils.
• Demonstrated understanding of senior-level decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all administrative functions for the Special Operations Policy and Oversight Council.
• Coordinate with senior leaders and interagency partners for meetings.
• Draft and circulate post-meeting executive summaries and minutes.

Skills

Top Secret security clearance

Strategic planning

Policy analysis

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in National Security, International Affairs, or Public Policy

Job description

Special Operations Policy and Oversight Council (SOPOC) Executive Secretary Support

What you’ll do

• Serves as the primary point of contact for the Special Operations Policy and Oversight Council (SOPOC), managing all administrative, planning, and logistical functions.
• Coordinates with senior leaders from across the SOF enterprise and interagency partners to schedule meetings, set agendas, and deconflict topics.
• Prepares and distributes all pre‑meeting materials, including read‑aheads, strategic analyses, and draft policy documents, ensuring timely delivery to council members.
• Attends all SOPOC meetings to capture detailed minutes, record key decisions, and track all assigned action items to completion.
• Drafts and circulates post‑meeting executive summaries and formal minutes for review and final approval.

Qualifications

Required Skills / Minimum Qualifications:

• Clearance: Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must be able to report to work at least 4 days per week at the Pentagon.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in National Security, International Affairs, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic planning, policy analysis, or supporting senior‑level councils or committees within the DoW or interagency.
• Process Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of the senior‑level decision‑making processes and the coordination of complex policy and strategic topics for executive review.

Preferred Skills and Relevant Experience:

• Strategic Synthesis: Ability to synthesize complex information from diverse sources, analyze policy implications, and prepare concise, high‑impact briefing materials and read‑aheads for senior leaders.
• Stakeholder Management: Superior interpersonal and diplomatic skills, with a proven ability to coordinate and deconflict equities among senior stakeholders from across the SOF enterprise and the interagency.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with extensive experience in drafting executive summaries, talking points, and official meeting minutes.
• SOF Enterprise Knowledge: Broad familiarity with the roles, missions, and organizational structure of the various components within the Special Operations enterprise.