Junior Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD Officer in Arlington, Virginia at Core4ce

The Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) Staff Officer I 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 Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(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.

Responsibilities

• Briefing and Reporting:
  • Prepare detailed briefings and staff packages for OUSD(I&S) leadership on counterproliferation of WMD and delivery systems.
  • Evaluate commercial technologies and prepare compatibility studies to reduce the need for further R&D or duplication of efforts.
• Policy and Framework Development:
  • Assist in developing processes and frameworks within the DoD and broader interagency and Intelligence Community (IC).
  • Provide 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 notes, and preparing meeting minutes or after-action reports.
  • Develop and coordinate staff packages and technical mission integration efforts within DoD and across the IC.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Develop OSD staffing packages with time-sensitive requirements for senior leadership approval, including the Secretary of Defense and National Security Council.
  • Make recommendations to senior leadership on potential paths forward based on meeting discussions and evaluations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience producing reports and briefings in DoD or the Intelligence Community.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working to counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems.
• 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.