Staff Officer (SO) – SME

Contact Government Services, LLC

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 157,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401(k)
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Job summary

A federal mission support contractor is seeking a skilled Staff Officer (SO) – SME to provide strategic advisory services for critical operations in Washington, DC. The role requires a recognized subject matter expert with strong leadership capabilities and an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include coordinating initiatives, analyzing challenges, and developing key documentation to enhance operational efficiency. This full-time position offers a salary range of $78,000 - $157,000 along with comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of recognized subject matter expert with exceptional expertise and leadership in the field.
  • Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, coordinating initiatives, managing priorities, and facilitating executive decision support.
  • Analyze operational challenges and recommend improvements.
  • Develop documentation, reports, and deliverables supporting mission objectives.

Skills

Expertise in strategic advising
Operational analysis
Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Job description

Staff Officer (SO) – SME

Work Location: Washington, DC

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Expert‑Level

Department: Administrative and Logistics Support

CGS is seeking a skilled Staff Officer (SO) – SME to support mission‑critical operations for a federal client.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, coordinating initiatives, managing priorities, and facilitating executive decision support.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Analyze operational challenges and recommend improvements.
  • Develop documentation, reports, and deliverables supporting mission objectives.
  • Support continuous improvement, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of recognized subject matter expert with exceptional expertise and leadership in the field.
  • Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.

$78,000 - $157,000 a year

Benefits
  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter)
  • Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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