Oversight Analyst (Inspector)
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About the role

The Oversight Analyst provides expert oversight, inspection, and evaluative capabilities to the Oversight and Compliance Cell (OCC) within the Sensitive Activities and Special Programs (SASP) Directorate, Secretariat for Special Operations (SSO), Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict (OASW(SO/LIC)), Department of War (DOW). The position leads and executes independent inspections, evaluations, and comprehensive reviews of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and its subordinate components.

The Lead Inspector focuses on the independent oversight of USSOCOM Sensitive Activities (SA) and Special Access Programs (SAPs), ensuring operational integrity, statutory adherence, and stringent security compliance. Working under the direction of government leadership, the role applies Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) standards to develop evidence-based findings, identify systemic risks, and provide actionable recommendations to senior military and civilian defense leadership.

What you'll do

• Inspection Design & Fieldwork Execution Plan and direct comprehensive inspections of USSOCOM organizations, programs, and operational activities. The Specialist establishes tailored evaluation methodologies, data collection plans, and analytical frameworks aligned with command risk priorities. Responsibilities include conducting fieldwork-such as interviews, document reviews, and evidence analysis-across USSOCOM headquarters and CONUS installations (approximately 2-4 weeks of travel annually). The Specialist coordinates multi-disciplinary inspection teams alongside government counterparts and subject-matter experts to ensure findings are rigorous, fact-based, and delivered on schedule.
• Sensitive Activities (SA) & SAP Oversight Execute independent oversight of USSOCOM Sensitive Activities, Special Access Programs, and related special operations portfolios. The Specialist evaluates compliance with statutory authorities, DoD directives, security classification guides, and operational security posture. Key duties include supporting risk assessments, tracking corrective action plans to resolution, and assisting in the triage and reporting of Special Operations Forces (SOF) critical incidents to OASW(SO/LIC) leadership. The role requires strict enforcement of access controls and security protocols governing classified and compartmented materials.
• Governance, Analysis & Executive Engagement Translate complex inspection data into clear, objective, and defensible reports that identify root causes, systemic deficiencies, and practical mitigation strategies. The Specialist develops executive summaries, decision memorandums, and briefings for senior civilian leaders and military commanders across USSOCOM, SSO, and OASW(SO/LIC). Additionally, the Specialist supports updates to departmental oversight directives and standard operating procedures while continuously refining inspection methodologies to enhance cell rigor.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
• O6/GS-15 equivalent with demonstrated leadership in independent oversight.
• Five years of national security experience within the Department of War, the Intelligence Community, or closely related organizations.
• Three years of direct experience with an Office of Inspector General (OIG), the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), or an executive compliance/oversight office leading inspections, evaluations, or audits.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (Desired/not Required: Master's degree in Public Policy, MBA, or related discipline preferred).
• Knowledge of CIGIE standards, inspection design, evidence synthesis, root-cause analysis, and executive report writing.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 2-4 weeks annually within CONUS.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Advanced degree in relevant field
• Professional Military Education at the JPME II level or higher.
• Expert knowledge of CIGIE standards, inspection design, evidence synthesis, root-cause analysis, and executive report writing.
• In-depth familiarity with USSOCOM structure, SOF operational missions, and SAP security governance
• Experience serving in a Military Department's Secretariat and/or Service-level Staff.

This position is benefits-eligible. Our suite of benefits includes Health, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Gym Membership discounts, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and a generous PTO package. We'd love to tell you more! Apply today!

We believe great talent comes from many backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, consistent with all applicable laws.

Our team provides superior services, solutions and subject matter expertise to solve our customer's most challenging requirements in cyber, land, air, sea and space. We believe in empowering our employees to deliver exceptional results across our federal, state and private sector clients. We are values-led and mission driven. We can't wait to work with you!

The pay range for this role is:

130,000 - 180,000 USD per year (The Pentagon)

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