Strategic Advisor (Data Management)

Office of the Secretary of Defense

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 144,000 - 187,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Office of the Secretary of Defense in Arlington, VA, seeks a Strategic Advisor (Data Management) to lead SAP policy development and governance within the DoW SAPCO. The role focuses on execution, management, and administration of SAP programs, serving as the primary liaison with Executive Branch agencies and Congress.

Strong emphasis on security controls and archival policy. The position requires directing strategic analytical work, coordinating with senior leadership, and maintaining DoW SAP

Qualifications

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements policies and procedures for DoW Special Access Program (SAP) execution, management, and administration.
Serves as the DoW primary point of contact for SAP matters with agencies of the Executive Branch and the Congress, coordinates on the development of policies and procedures related to management of SAP records for the DoW to include long-term retention and storage of SAP records.
Coordinates with Executive Secretaries of the Defense Senior Leadership Conference and the Deputy's Management Advisory Group to ensure that SAP issues prepared for those forums are staffed and presented with the appropriate security control measures and procedures. Manages the development and operation of a DoW-wide special access program (SAP) security information program.
Performs a wide variety of strategic analytical and technical functions required in the development, coordination, formulation, and maintenance of the SAP architecture, encompassing substantive programs and support activities.

Job description

Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of Defense
Department: Department of Defense
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

This position is in the Department of War Special Access Program Central Office (DoW SAPCO). The Director of DoW SAPCO serves as the senior official and advisor to the Secretary of War (SW) and the Deputy Secretary of War (DSW) for oversight and governance of DoW special access programs.

Key Responsibilities

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Develops and implements policies and procedures for DoW Special Access Program (SAP) execution, management, and administration. Serves as the DoW primary point of contact for SAP matters with agencies of the Executive Branch and the Congress, coordinates on the development of policies and procedures related to management of SAP records for the DoW to include long-term retention and storage of SAP records.

Coordinates with Executive Secretaries of the Defense Senior Leadership Conference and the Deputy's Management Advisory Group to ensure that SAP issues prepared for those forums are staffed and presented with the appropriate security control measures and procedures. Manages the development and operation of a DoW-wide special access program (SAP) security information program.

Performs a wide variety of strategic analytical and technical functions required in the development, coordination, formulation, and maintenance of the SAP architecture, encompassing substantive programs and support activities.

Requirements & Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.