Special Staff Officers (SSOs)

Job Title: Special Staff Officers (SSOs)

Location: DC Metro Area

This is an Onsite Position:

Opportunity Overview: CORTEK seeks experienced Special Staff Officers (SSOs) to support Army tactical formations and programs across multiple domains: Transportation, Munitions, Sustainment, and Medical. These roles require foundational operational experience in Army units and familiarity with relevant systems and equipment. SSOs will contribute to capability development, modernization planning, and program integration.

Responsibilities by Role

• Transportation SSO:
• Support programs such as the Palletized Load System (PLS) and Heavy Trailers
• Must be familiar with tactical wheeled vehicles, trailers, and MRAPs
• Munitions SSO:
• Support Close Combat Systems and other munitions programs
• Must understand direct/indirect fire munitions, missiles, pyrotechnics, and explosives
• Sustainment SSO:
• Support Mobile Maintenance Systems and logistics modernization
• Must be familiar with Ordnance and Quartermaster systems
• Medical SSO:
• Support garrison and field hospital systems
• Must understand medical evacuation doctrine and levels of patient care

Required Qualifications:

• Foundational operational experience in Army tactical formations
• Familiarity with equipment and systems relevant to assigned domain
• Ability to support Army Acquisition Category (ACAT) II and III programs
• 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 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 Sciences, Engineering, Policy, and Operations. Additionally, CORTEK has provided onsite analytical support for the Department of the Army Headquarters (HQDA) at the Pentagon.

At CORTEK, relationships are at the heart of what we do. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, leveraging proven management processes to deliver tailored solutions that drive client success. Our focus on excellence, innovation, and competitive value throughout the project management lifecycle makes CORTEK a trusted partner. Curious to learn more? Visit us at CORTEK.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer: CORTEK is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace by hiring and retaining talented individ