Executive Officer; SME; Expert Security Clearance

Position: Executive Officer (SME) (China Expert) with Security Clearance
About Bridge Defense. Bridge Defense is redefining how modern defense technology is delivered. Based in Washington, D.C., we are built for the dynamic mission environment facing the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement agencies. We provide full-spectrum national security solutions that combine secure infrastructure, cleared talent, and mission-ready software to meet evolving defense challenges. Our services include secure software development in classified environments and the design and implementation of advanced IT and cybersecurity capabilities ranging from secure cloud architectures and enterprise infrastructure to data center operations, scientific analysis, and cutting-edge cyber defense.

We are led by technologists and veterans with firsthand mission experience, which enables us to understand both the operational realities and the innovation needed to succeed. Our approach is agile and outcome-based, delivering results in weeks rather than months whenever possible. At Bridge Defense we value people, integrity, and excellence. We foster an environment where innovation thrives in support of traditional mission requirements.

Our team members receive competitive compensation, robust benefits, professional development and certification opportunities, and clear paths for growth while working on the nation’s most critical projects. Core Values:
* Innovation & Responsiveness:
We push beyond legacy models with efficient, tech-led solutions built to scale and evolve.

* Trusted Performance:
Security, compliance, and deep experience in delivering to demanding environments guides all we do.

* Mission Focused Expertise:
From veteran leadership to cleared engineers, our people understand both the technology and the mission.

Summary:

The Executive Officer (XO) SME supports the OSW/OUSD I&S (CADI)/H&SA – Irregular Warfare Division with integration of strategy, plans, and policy in support of priority Department and Administration national security issues. The XO SME analyzes defense strategies, policies, and directives to support decision making with regard to global economics, and geopolitical trends – particularly those involving China. The position requires experience in developing recommendations and action plans to support Department priority strategic challenges by tapping into their Intelligence and Operational planning background.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Analyzes and advises on defense strategies, policies, and directives to support decision-making, conducting research and collecting data on national security and defense issues – especially as they relate to China Defense Industry, Economics, and military doctrine.

* Consult on individual and others’ research, evaluations, studies, analyses, scenarios/simulations, reports, business policy and regulation development assistance, and strategy formulation.

* Develops recommendations and action plans to address strategic challenges.

* Drafts reports, briefings, and presentations on defense strategy and policy issues.

* Monitors and assesses the impact of policy changes on defense operations.

* Collaborates with government agencies, defense organizations, and stakeholders on policy matters.

* Provides support for strategy formulation of long-term strategic plans and national defense objectives.

* Keeps abreast of geopolitical developments and emerging security threats in area of expertise.

* Stays familiar with defense policy and security strategy documents.

* Evaluates and advises on Risk and defense policy effectiveness.

* Creates actionable information activities intelligence (e.g., military intelligence analysis) across the various intelligence disciplines/domains or scientific and technical intelligence; or, within the business, competitive, and market intelligence domains.

* Assists with the development of long-term strategic plans and national defense objectives, while keeping abreast of geopolitical developments and emerging security threats.

Required Qualifications , Education, and

Experience:

* Active/Current Top Secret/SCI clearance

* MA/MS in National Security, Geopolitics, International Studies…