Program Policy SME: Space & ISR

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking an experienced Program Policy Subject Matter Expert: Space & Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) to support the Department of Defense Office of Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD I&S) Battlespace Awareness and Security Programs (BASP) Directorate in Arlington, VA. This position will provide the knowledge and subject matter expertise to effectively support space-related areas including policy, strategy, operations, requirements, and programmatic efforts.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide staff packages in space-related areas including policy, strategy, operations, requirements, and programmatic efforts within compressed timelines;
• Represent USD(I&S) positions and equities in all space policy, strategy, operations, and programming efforts including capability based assessments (CBA), Congressionally directed actions (CDA), Interagency policy committees, DoD and IC studies, and other efforts as applicable;
• Conduct research and analysis; draft formal positions; review and analyze documents; prepare briefs, talking papers, memoranda, and letters in the form of senior leadership decision staff packages, and other duties as required;
• Perform technical studies and analyses, document reviews, and budgetary reviews related to space ISR systems, architectures, and requirements related to the Battlespace Awareness and Security Portfolio;
• Provide national security recommendations to facilitate government direction, policy guidance, acquisition oversight and programmatic recommendations, for ISR programs supporting the DoD and the Intelligence Community (IC);
• Support OUSD(I&S) interaction with Congress including assisting in the drafting of testimony, drafting of responses to congressionally directed actions, and drafting appeals to related Congressional budget marks;
• Provide analysis of Battlespace Awareness (BA), Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), and commercial; space programs for compliance with OSD policy and provide recommendations to ensure efficient use of MIP and NIP funding;
• Assist in the government’s development of policy and planning guidance to Defense intelligence components through relevant chapters of the Defense Planning Guidance and the USD(I&S)/DNI Consolidated Intelligence Guidance (CIG) for the NIP and MIP;
• Conduct and/or participate in directed studies, workgroups, program reviews, integrated product teams (IPT), OSD Policy and ODNI forums on commercial space, Joint Staff functional capability boards, and associated activities that assess policy and acquisition development options for satisfying new requirements, plans, systems, or policies and provide specific technical evaluations and process improvements to optimize the activities or systems/programs discussed;
• Assist as needed in the coordination and staffing that supports the daily execution of the overall BA portfolio ensuring consistent OUSD(I&S) positions with Service, Joint and OSD staffs across affected functional areas;
• Prepare materials for the director and deputy directors as directed.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.

Travel:

• 0-10% / Occasional travel.

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, a Pequot company, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies. 

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment. 

At CeLeen, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. CeLeen is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility. 

CeLeen will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team. 

CeLeen is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act. 

CeLeen's Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team. 

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree //OR// 6 years of related experience.
• Current, active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience of which five years must be direct space-related experience supporting OSD, Joint Staff, and/or a Military Service (e.g. Air Force/Space Force, Navy, Army, Marines).
• 5 years experience preparing functional requirements analysis and development of Space/ISR requirements.
• Experience working with policy on commercial remote sensing license reviews.
• In-depth knowledge of the space-based commercial market and how it integrates into the national architecture.
• Experience in a DoD Headquarters (OSD, JCS, Uniformed Service or Secretariat, or Combatant Command) environment.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus. 
• Professional proficiency in English is required. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications. 
• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.  
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. CeLeen will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 7-10 years of experience working with Space/ISR systems and capabilities.
• Space-related experience supporting the NRO.
• Experience analyzing NIP and MIP resourcing plans and budgets.

Benefits

CeLeen offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Eligibility requirements apply.