Experience working on a combatant command (CCMD), major command, Joint Staff, OSD, or service-level headquarters; experience in or directly supporting the USCENTCOM AOR strongly preferred.
Experience supporting strategy development, policy formulation, campaign planning, or theater-level operational planning.
Ability to rapidly synthesize inputs from meetings, intelligence, and policy discussions into clear written products such as talking points, information papers, strategic assessments, and leadership read-aheads.
Demonstrated ability to develop senior-leader-level briefing materials and strategic communication products.
Familiarity with key national security and DoD strategy documents (NSS, NDS, NMS, UCP) and how they influence CCMD planning and resource prioritization.
Proficient research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to distill complex issues and present them clearly.
Experience coordinating with interagency organizations (State Department, USAID, Intelligence Community, etc.) or partner nations on regional policy or security issues is a plus.
Prior deployment, overseas experience, or regional expertise related to the Middle East, Central Asia, or broader USCENTCOM AOR preferred but not required.