About this opportunity
24-MAG lists this Onsite opportunity in arlington, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are sharing a specialised consulting opportunity for experienced naval and maritime professionals with deep expertise in U.S. Navy operations, defence programmes, intelligence, stakeholder coordination, and senior-level briefing to contribute to a high-impact project supporting Navy decision-making.
Selected professionals will apply operational, programmatic, or intelligence experience to analyse naval capabilities, synthesise complex information, develop actionable recommendations, and brief senior military and civilian stakeholders. The role requires substantial naval-domain expertise, strong analytical judgement, and the ability to operate effectively in secure, classified environments. No prior experience in AI is required.
Key Responsibilities
Naval Operations & Domain Analysis
Develop expert analysis on naval operations, platforms, doctrine, and mission requirements
Apply direct fleet, programme, or intelligence experience to complex naval and maritime questions
Evaluate operational and programmatic information in support of Navy planning and requirements
Interpret developments in naval capabilities and maritime security
Provide recommendations grounded in practical defence and maritime experience
Classified & Unclassified Information Assessment
Assess and synthesise classified and unclassified operational or programme data
Translate complex information into clear findings and decision-relevant recommendations
Apply strong analytical judgement in high-stakes or sensitive environments
Distinguish material operational issues from lower-priority information
Maintain rigorous handling standards for sensitive and classified information
Executive Briefing & Written Assessment
Draft concise, actionable written assessments for senior decision-makers
Prepare and deliver high-level briefings for military and civilian leadership
Communicate complex naval issues clearly to executive and flag-level audiences
Adapt briefing content to strategic, operational, and programme-specific contexts
Support leadership decision-making through clear, evidence-based analysis
Stakeholder Coordination & Mission Alignment
Coordinate across Navy, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and industry stakeholders
Gather relevant input from multiple organisations and subject-matter experts
Reconcile differing perspectives and priorities across mission stakeholders
Support alignment between operational requirements, programme objectives, and strategic goals
Navigate complex organisational environments while maintaining focus on mission outcomes
Secure Environment & Classified Operations
Operate in accordance with applicable secure-facility and classified-information protocols
Handle TS/SCI-level materials where authorised and required
Maintain strict adherence to clearance, access, and information-security requirements
Apply appropriate judgement regarding disclosure, dissemination, and need-to-know
Support project activities within controlled and secure working environments
Ideal Profile
Minimum of approximately 10 years of experience in the U.S. Navy, MARAD/DOT, or comparable maritime or defence roles
Background at approximately O-4/O-5, GS-13/14-equivalent level, or comparable demonstrated subject-matter authority
Active TS/SCI clearance is strongly preferred
At minimum, Secret clearance held within the last 24 months with eligibility for TS/SCI reinstatement
Strong experience briefing executive, senior military, or flag-level leadership
Demonstrated ability to produce concise and actionable written assessments
Familiarity with Pentagon processes, OPNAV, NAVSEA, PEO environments, or comparable defence structures
Strong stakeholder-navigation skills across military, government, intelligence, and industry organisations
Proven analytical judgement in classified or high-stakes project environments
Intelligence-analysis or Intelligence Community experience is strongly advantageous
Master's degree in national security, defence studies, engineering, or a related discipline is desirable
No prior experience in AI training or model evaluation is required
Engagement Details
Independent contractor engagement
On-site in Arlington, Virginia, or the Washington, DC area
Compensation: $50-$100/hour
Work will involve naval-domain analysis, classified and unclassified information synthesis, stakeholder coordination, written assessments, and senior-level briefings
Significant U.S. naval, maritime, defence, or intelligence experience is central to this engagement
Appropriate security clearance and eligibility to work in classified environments are highly relevant
Project activities must be conducted in accordance with applicable security, clearance, and facility protocols
Project scope, workload, and mission requirements may evolve depending on customer needs
Work must be completed without using or disclosing classified, confidential, or proprietary information outside authorised project systems, facilities, and channels
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Worksite address
arlington, VA, 22201, US
Who can apply
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