Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction

Position Overview

The Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) Staff Officer II will support the Counter Proliferation and Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate within the Sensitive Activities & Special Programs (SASP) Office under the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)). This role involves providing comprehensive support in the preparation and coordination of briefings, reports, and policy recommendations related to counterproliferation efforts of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.

Work Location:  Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Clearance:  TS/SCI

Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors

Briefing and Reporting:

• Prepare and deliver detailed briefings and staff packages for OUWD(I&S) leadership on counterproliferation of WMD and delivery systems.
• Conduct evaluations of commercial technologies and prepare compatibility studies to support decision-making processes and reduce duplication of efforts.

Policy and Framework Development:

• Assist in developing and refining processes and frameworks within the DoW and broader interagency and Intelligence Community (IC).
• Provide expert recommendations on the appropriate Title authorities (e.g., Title 10, Title 50) for applications and their use.

Representation and Coordination:

• Represent C-WMD at various working-level meetings and conferences, taking comprehensive notes and preparing meeting minutes or after-action reports.
• Develop and coordinate staff packages and technical mission integration efforts within DoW and across the IC.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop OSW staffing packages with time-sensitive requirements for senior leadership approval, including the Secretary of War and National Security Council.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership on potential paths forward based on thorough evaluations and analyses.

Education and Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience producing reports and briefings in the Department of Defense (DoW) or the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working to counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems, as well as related technologies.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technologies and frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to prepare comprehensive briefings and reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.