SOF Policy Staff Officer

# 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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