Cyber Special Staff Officer (SSO)

Job Title: Cyber Special Staff Officer (SSO)

Location: DC Metro Area

This is an Onsite Position:

Opportunity Overview: CORTEK seeks a highly qualified Cyber Special Staff Officer (SSO) to serve as a Key Personnel supporting the Army's Cyber program. This role involves managing efforts related to Defensive Cyber Operations technologies and software, and requires operational familiarity with Mission Command Transport Applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Force Development, cyber capabilities, and senior-level Army operations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Army Cyber program initiatives, including Defensive Cyber Operations technologies
• Provide strategic analysis and support for cyber-related decision forums and briefings
• Integrate cyber equities into Army Senior Leader and Modernization Enterprise forums
• Collaborate with Army, Joint, and OSD staffs to develop strategic-level products
• Support Mission Command Transport Applications and capabilities
• Assist in the development of budget justification documents and strategic communication plans
• Maintain and update leadership smart books and integrated strategic products
• Conduct quality control of leadership reviews and cyber-related portfolio briefings

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Force Development or related duties
• Experience at senior Army levels such as HQDA, MACOMs, or Army Service Component Commands
• TS/SCI clearance is mandatory
• Foundational operational experience with Mission Command Transport Applications

Preferred Skills & Expertise

• Interdisciplinary knowledge of:
  • Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE)
  • DoD acquisition processes (DoDI 5000.2)
  • Materiel and force structure requirements development and validation (JCIDS)

• Experience applying force development across DOTMLPF-P domains in fiscally constrained environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Highly Preferred Qualifications, Certifications, and Training:

• How the Army Runs (HTAR) Course
• RQM 1010 / CLR 101: Introduction to JCIDS
• RQM 1100 / RQM 110: Core Concepts for Requirements Management / CDC
• RQM 3100 / RQM 310: Advanced Concepts and Skills
• CLR 151: Analysis of Alternatives
• RQM 2500 / CLR 250: Capabilities-Based Assessments
• RQM 2520 / CLR 252: Developing Performance Attributes

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Life & Disability Coverage
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Professional Development Support

Clearance: An Active Top Secret-SCI Clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

About CORTEK: Founded in 2003, CORTEK is a distinguished Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) terrorism prevention, Counter-WMD (CWMD) support services, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act support. With over a decade of experience, CORTEK has delivered mission-critical solutions to government clients, including the Department of State (DOS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Department of Defense (DoD). Our proven track record includes 12 years of incumbency on DOS contracts supporting WMD threat mitigation and consequence management programs and comprehensive support for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's (DTRA) technical and strategic objectives across Physical and Biological Scien