The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA, providing Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) support to clients across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage through Anthem. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.
Job DescriptionThe Red Gate Group is seeking a Policy SME - C-UXS to join our team and provide critical support to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (ASW(SO/LIC)) in Arlington, VA. The ASW SO/LIC plays a vital role in overseeing Department of War (DoW) policies and plans related to special operations, including counterterrorism, information operations, irregular warfare, and counter-unmanned systems (C-UXS).
As a C-UXS Policy Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting efforts to monitor, shape, and provide policy guidance for irregular warfare and other strategic activities, particularly in the realm of counter-unmanned systems. You will coordinate and prepare high-level meetings for senior defense officials, draft read-ahead packages, talking points, and meeting summaries, and track the progress of global C-UXS campaigns. Your role will also involve reviewing and overseeing the development of operational concepts and integrating these efforts with various Department of Defense, interagency, and intelligence community partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive support to SOLIC’s efforts to guide and oversee irregular warfare and information operations, including preparing high-level meeting agendas, drafting read-ahead packages, and tracking meeting actions.
- Monitor and assess global C-UXS prior-to-launch campaigns, advising on changes to policy guidance, operational plans, and intelligence activities.
- Coordinate with uniformed planners and senior OSW leaders to address policy and resource implications of emerging operational concepts.
- Integrate U.S. Special Operations Command’s plans and programs with key stakeholders across the DoD, interagency, and intelligence community by preparing essential briefings, talking points, and summaries for high-level forums.
This position is ideal for professionals with a background in defense policy, operational planning, and interagency coordination, who are eager to contribute to strategic efforts in the rapidly evolving field of counter-unmanned systems and irregular warfare. Join us in shaping impactful defense policies and ensuring national security.
Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- At least five (5) years of experience within the Office of the Secretary of Defense/War (OSD), Joint Staff, Service, or Combatant Command Headquarters.
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Red Gate Group, LLC is a consulting and advisory firm that is focused on delivering a cutting-edge approach for growing businesses to mitigate risk, manage benefits, and navigate healthcare. We also offer a custom consulting solution for Private Equity and financial sponsors called Portfolio Health. Portfolio Health focuses on helping Private Equity firms who are determined to help their portfolio companies control Healthcare and insurance costs.
