Staff Officer – Defence & Security

TekPillar®; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense consulting firm based in Norfolk, VA, is seeking a Defence Policy & Partnerships Officer to support multinational defense strategies. The role requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and expertise in global security and defence affairs. Responsibilities include policy development, high-level briefings, and collaboration with military and international partners. Full-time position with a mid-senior level designation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) in International Relations, Security Studies, Defence Studies, Political Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in defence, international security, military operations, or international cooperation.
• Strong knowledge of defence planning, capability development, and/or security sector reform.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to defence planning, capability building, education/training, strategic development, and policy formulation.
• Prepare and deliver high-level briefings for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Conduct research, analysis, and reporting on defence and security matters.

Skills

Expertise in global security and defence affairs

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Defence Policy & Partnerships Officer

Location: Norfolk, VA, USA

Security Clearance: Secret (or equivalent national level)

We are looking for a Defence & Security Policy Officer to support multinational defence planning, capability enhancement, training initiatives, and strategic policy development. This position is based in Norfolk, VA, USA, and requires strong expertise in global security and defence affairs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to defence planning, capability building, education/training, strategic development, and policy formulation.
• Prepare and deliver high-level briefings for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Assist in drafting and refining policies, directives, and organizational processes.
• Collaborate with military headquarters, international bodies, and allied/partner nations.
• Conduct research, analysis, and reporting on defence and security matters.
• Support and facilitate meetings, workshops, and multinational conferences (travel requirement: up to 30 days/year).

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or higher) in International Relations, Security Studies, Defence Studies, Political Science, or a related field; or completion of military staff college (OF-3+).
• Demonstrated experience in defence, international security, military operations, or international cooperation.
• Prior work with NATO, UN, EU, or comparable international organizations (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of defence planning, capability development, and/or security sector reform.
• Excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning and Research

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Military and International Affairs
• Government Administration

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