Senior Pentagon Advisor

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Pentagon Advisor to support a high-visibility National Security contract in Arlington, VA (100% onsite). The Senior Pentagon Advisor will bring strong experience in DoD staff coordination, executive-level communication, & program operations. The Senior Pentagon Advisor will support highly sensitive Pentagon & intelligence initiatives focused on information warfare, strategic influence, & operational coordination.

• Serve as a senior advisor supporting leadership on influence, deception, & perception management
• Assist in the development & implementation of comprehensive strategies aligned with DOD objectives, operational [priorities, & national security policies
• Develop, review, & coordinate staff packages & time sensitive actions supporting classified influence & deception-related initiatives
• Support governance, staff assistance visits, compliance reviews & operational assessments to ensure alignment with DOD guidance & best practices
• Oversee programmatic activities, resource coordination, deliverables, timelines, & operational priorities across sensitive programs
• Coordinate across DOD organizations, intelligence community stakeholders, senior military leadership & executive agencies
• Prepare reports, executive summaries, briefings, talking points, & decision support materials for Senior Executive Branch officials & congressional stakeholders
• Maintain action item trackers, suspense items, operational updates, risk assessments, & program documentation
• Assist in drafting, reviewing & refining policies, guidance, procedures, & strategic communications related to influence & information operations
• Support adherence to DOD policies, security protocols, federal regulations, & operational guidance governing sensitive activities
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiencies, & enhanced coordination in a high-tempo classified environment
• Effectively communicate operational priorities, mission impacts, & program outcomes to senior leadership & stakeholders

• 15+ years of experience supporting influence operations, information operations, deception planning, perception management, or related activities within the DOD or IC
• Proven experience supporting senior-level policy development, program oversight, strategic planning, or operational coordination efforts
• Strong understanding of DOD staff operations, executive coordination processes, and national security organizational structures
• Experience supporting highly sensitive or classified programs within the Pentagon, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, or Intelligence Community environments
• Demonstrated expertise in influence, deception, information operations, strategic communications, or related mission areas
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills supporting senior military officers, SES leadership, & executive stakeholders
• Experience preparing executive briefings, reports, strategic communications, & Congressional support materials
• Strong analytical, organizational, & problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and operate effectively in a mission-driven, high-visibility environment
• Active TS/SCI clearance required
  
  Master’s degree required
• Experience supporting OUSD(I&S), Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community organizations, or other National Security entities is highly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

• Salary Range: $,000
  ** depending on experience**
• Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law