Executive Officer SME, Advanced Concepts and Technologies

Executive Officer SME Location: Arlington, VA (Pentagon) (On site)

Pentagon Clearance Level: TS/SCI

Job Code: 1227

Gemini Industries Inc. provides technical, management and operations services to support National Security projects. We provide rapid response to the critical needs of our customers and those they serve. We perform analyses and develop operations plans to anticipate and prepare for the future. And we deliver advanced technology to improve our customer’s success in executing its mission. Gemini seeks innovative, results-oriented individuals with the creativity, initiative, and intelligence to overcome any challenge and succeed. Members of the Gemini team thrive in a culture that is anticipatory, agile, and schedule-driven; with a sense of urgency and a drive to succeed. Our culture involves:

• The best and brightest personnel
• Work at a high operations tempo
• Integrated teams delivering rapid solutions
• An attitude that balances “I can make it better” with “As long as we succeed”

Education: MA/MS in National Security, Geopolitics, International Studies or related field (or a BA/BS and an additional 6 years of work‑related experience)

Salary Range: $154–164k

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.
• Establish foundation in SI/ML skills and contribute to SI/ML operationalization and modernization goals and objectives.
• Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days.
• Use government provided Generative SI tools on a day‑to‑day basis to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving.
• Make recommendations on process improvements and practices that improve quality, speed and/or efficiency.

Responsibilities

The Executive Officer (XO) SME supports the OSW/OUSW 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 XO SME brings together His or her Intelligence background, operational planning, and China expertise (Defense Industry, Economics, and military doctrine). 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. As per PWS section 1.3.10.11 Consulting Support, and section 1.3.5 Intelligence Support, the Strategy & Policy Analyst specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Consults 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.
• Provides leadership and facilitation of stakeholder meetings and engagements
• Represents the OSW/OUSW I&S/H&SA organization independently as needed
• Keeps abreast of geopolitical developments and emerging security threats in area of expertise.
• Stays famili