Policy Advisor SME Jobs

Position: Policy Advisor SME (LCAT: Strategy and Policy Analyst – SME)

Location: Pentagon (onsite)

Clearance: TS/SCI

Education: MA/MS (or a BA/BS plus and additional 8 years of work experience, 4 of which must be work related)

Outcomes:

The successful candidate is expected to accomplish the following outcomes during the first year in the position:

• Formally track all tasks, to include: assigned by, suspense, status, and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request.
• Develop digital continuity folders and files that include standard operating procedures, workflows and POC lists to accomplish all tasks.
• Create 2-3 products beyond the client’s requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation.
• Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days.

Responsibilities

The Policy Advisor Subject Matter Expert (SME) supports the Office of the Secretary of War / HA – Irregular Warfare Division (IWD) with integration of strategy, plans, and policy in support of priority Department and Administration national security issues.

The Policy Advisor SME will support the Department by analyzing and shaping defense strategies, policies, and directives within the position’s area of focus. The Policy Advisor SME requires experience in developing recommendations and policies to support Department priority strategic challenges in the intelligence support to irregular warfare mission space.

This position requires substantial experience with Department of War policy development and implementation, with excellent writing and communication skills in a formal professional setting.

Per PWS section 1.3.10.11 Consulting Support, page 26 and the Strategy & Policy Analyst Labor Category description on page 80, specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide SME advice to senior leaders, stakeholders, and analyze defense strategies, policies, and directives to support decision-making, conduct research and collect data on national security and defense issues.
• Develop and provide recommendations and plans to address strategic challenges. Draft reports, briefings, and presentations on defense strategy and policy issues.
• Monitor and assess the impact of policy changes on defense operations.
• Collaborate with government agencies, defense organizations, and stakeholders on policy matters.
• Provide support for strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation.
• Develop long-term strategic plans and national defense objectives keeping abreast of geopolitical developments and emerging security threats.
• Assist in development and authoring research reports; hold an advanced ability to evaluate and synthesize multiple sources of information to creatively inform decision options that consider various outcomes; demonstrate the ability to combine diverse ideas, problem sets, solutions, and outcomes into a singular storyline that can inform and be absorbed by experts and novices alike.
• Use government provided AI tools to improve products, incorporate efficiencies and continually improve processes.

Qualifications

The candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 Years of work-related experience.
• Of those 15 years, at least 10 years supporting a component of the DoW (formerly DoD).
• Experience in using analytical methods and tools to evaluate defense policy effectiveness
• Proficiency in defense policy analysis and formulation, including familiarity with national security strategy documents, how instructions work, and staffing packages through the Defense level vetting and approval process.
• Strong writer, researcher, speaker in the Intelligence and/or Defense space with special knowledge of Defense Policy, Irregular Warfare and/or Defense Intelligence.
• Understanding of international relations, diplomacy, and military alliances in the context of defense strategy.
• Ability to conduct scenario planning and risk assessment for strategic planning purposes.
• Experience in working with classified and sensitive information while adhering to security protocols and clearance requirements.

The following qualifications are desired:

• Intel Community or Department of War experience.
• Experience shaping legislative proposals.
• Knowledge of defense acquisition and procurement processes, including policy implications.
• Familiarity with defense budgeting and resource allocation principles.
• Skills and knowledge in generative AI tools and methods.

Travel: Minimal travel possible, local and CONUS< 10%

Other Requirements:

We seek:

• Highly-motivated self-starters
• Resourceful individuals with extraordinary intellectual capability and the ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts
• Individuals who have a “let me try” attitude and are resilient, present an opinion/position, justify it, and then accept whatever decision is made and charge forward
• Individuals who view criticism as an opportunity to improve (“let me try again”)
• Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, perspective, and energy.

Direct Inquiries and Resumes to:

Gabriel Mira

Corporate Recruiter

Gemini Industries Inc.

Telephone: (813) 286-4777

Jobs@gemini-ind.com

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