Influence Deception & Perception Management Activities Staff Officer SME IV

Location: Arlington VA (Pentagon)
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI
Employment Type: Full-Time

About JMark Services Inc.

JMark Services Inc. is a veteran-owned government services company delivering mission-focused solutions across defense intelligence training operations security and program support environments. We support critical national security initiatives by providing highly skilled professionals who bring operational expertise strategic insight and a commitment to excellence.

At JMark we value integrity innovation accountability and collaboration. Our team operates in fast-paced high-impact environments supporting some of the nations most sensitive missions.

Position Overview

JMark Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Influence Deception and Perception Management Activities Staff Officer SME IV to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)) Sensitive Activities & Special Programs (SASP) Directorate.

This senior-level position provides strategic planning policy coordination oversight support and executive-level reporting related to influence deception and perception management operations activities and investments. The ideal candidate is a seasoned defense professional with extensive experience supporting complex policy operational planning and sensitive activities within the Department of War and Intelligence Community environments.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Development

• Develop coordinate and promulgate strategies plans and recommendations supporting DoW influence deception and perception management-related operations and investments.
• Provide strategic analysis and operational planning support aligned with national defense priorities and sensitive activity objectives.

Oversight & Governance

• Assist senior leadership with oversight and governance activities including staff assistance visits compliance reviews and operational assessments.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and ensure alignment with applicable policies directives and operational guidance.

Policy Coordination

• Develop review and coordinate staff packages briefing materials decision memorandums and action items supporting time-sensitive leadership requirements.
• Facilitate coordination across DoW Intelligence Community and interagency stakeholders.

Reporting & Executive Briefings

• Produce executive-level reports briefings talking points and read-ahead materials for senior leaders Congress and Executive Branch officials.
• Translate complex operational and policy matters into concise actionable information products.

Collaboration & Integration

• Coordinate with operational intelligence policy and strategic communications stakeholders to ensure synchronization of influence and deception-related activities across broader DoW and IC objectives.
• Support cross-functional integration efforts involving sensitive operations and strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance required
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting policy development policy analysis operational planning assessments risk analysis or related functions within the Department of War or Intelligence Community
• Demonstrated experience preparing executive-level briefings staff packages and strategic documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate independently in high-visibility fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting OUSD-level organizations or senior defense leadership
• Familiarity with sensitive activities influence operations strategic communications or deception planning
• Experience coordinating across Joint Staff Combatant Commands Intelligence Community and interagency partners

Why Join JMark

At JMarkyoull support meaningful national security missions alongside a team of dedicated professionals who understand the importance of agility trust and operational excellence. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow within mission-driven environments where your expertise makes a direct impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JMark Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.