SOF Policy Staff Officer

*TS/SCI Clearance required for consideration*

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking an SOF Policy Staff Officer to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)) based in Arlington, VA. This position is a full-time onsite role located at the Pentagon. The selected candidate will play a critical role in developing, coordinating, and overseeing influence, deception, and perception management activities while supporting senior Department of War leadership and Intelligence Community stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and promulgate strategies and plans for Department of War influence, deception, and perception management-related operations, activities, and investments.
• Assist leadership with oversight and governance activities, including staff assistance visits, compliance inspections, and program reviews.
• Develop and coordinate staff packages containing time-sensitive requirements supporting leadership decisions and operational objectives.
• Produce and disseminate reports, executive summaries, and briefings for Congress and Senior Executive Branch officials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and other partner organizations to ensure synchronization of operational objectives.
• Analyze policy, operational requirements, risk assessments, and planning initiatives to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide subject matter expertise on influence, deception, and perception management activities and associated policy development efforts.
• Support senior leaders with recommendations, research, and coordination related to sensitive activities and special programs.

Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance required
• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in policy development or policy analysis within the Department of War or related national security organizations.
• Experience supporting assessments, operational requirements, risk analysis, operational planning, or related strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience developing executive-level briefings, reports, and policy documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior government officials and stakeholders.
• Experience working within Joint Staff, OSD, Combatant Command, or Intelligence Community environments preferred.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Leave (where required by law)

This job opens for applications on 8/20/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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This job opens for applications on 6/8/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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