Force Development Staff Support Officer (SSO)
The Force Development Staff Support Officer (SSO) provides Army G-8 leadership with expert analysis, validation, and recommendations across the requirements, acquisition, and modernization domains. This role is responsible for developing investment strategies, reviewing JCIDS and acquisition documentation, and preparing executive-level briefings that inform decisions on future capabilities. Designated as key personnel with TS / SCI clearance, the SSO ensures alignment with Army modernization priorities-including robotics, artificial intelligence, synthetic training environments, and advanced autonomous systems-while sustaining situational awareness of assigned programs and resourcing needs. Drawing on operational experience in combat, combat support, or combat service support formations, the SSO plays a pivotal role in shaping and advancing Army force development and modernization initiatives.
Essential Job Functions :
- Apply JCIDS and Defense Acquisition System policies and procedures.
- Review, analyze, and prepare recommendations on JCIDS and acquisition documents.
- Support development and validation of requirements documents.
- Extract and analyze data from Army equipping and resource systems.
- Build and deploy Business Intelligence and automation tools.
- Support planning, programming, budgeting, and execution.
- Develop and present investment and funding options.
- Monitor and update allocation / distribution plans.
- Contribute to long-range modernization strategies.
- Participate in TAA, FFR, ARSTRUC, and modernization planning efforts.
- Conduct analyses on doctrine, training, sustainment, and operational impacts.
- Prepare senior leaders with recommended positions, decision-support materials, and analysis.
- Provide timely written products.
- Coordinate across ASA(ALT), Army Staff, ACOMs, and Joint stakeholders.
- Develop clear and concise program documentation, briefings, and budget justifications.
- Maintain situational awareness of assigned programs.
- Input and maintain accurate data in force development automated systems.
- Apply foundational operational or technical experience.
- Provide expertise in FDH-specific programs.
Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree or HigherA minimum of four (4) years of experience and expertise in Force Development dutiesTS-SCI Clearance RequiredAbility to coordinate, understand execution and completion of assigned activities and tasks; Must possess the ability to communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with the widest range of applicable internal and external stakeholders.Must demonstrate excellent written communications and assorted Microsoft Office skillsAbility to streamline processes, increase affordability, improve stakeholder relationships, enhance communication, or improve efficiency and effectiveness.Interdisciplinary skill set of PPBE, DOD acquisition processes and procedures (DoDI 5000.2) as well as expertise with materiel and / or force structure requirements development and validation (JCIDS).Desired Qualifications :
HTARRQM 1010 / CLR 101RQM 1100 series / RQM 110RQM 3100 / 310; CLR 151RQM 2500 / CLR 250RQM 2520 / CLR 252Certified in related field.STI-TEC offers a competitive benefits package including :
Medical, dental, and vision coverageLife insuranceShort term / long term disability coverageRetirement savings - 401(k)Paid time off (PTO)Holiday leaveAlternate work schedules (depending on work site)Flexible spending account optionsWhether you're an experienced professional, a veteran, a former military or civilian federal employee, or a recent graduate, STI-TEC has a career opportunity for you. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. STI-TEC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at or you may call us at 1+918.583.9900.