Celestar, a B&A Company, is currently seeking candidates for a Defense Support Civil Authorities (DSCA) Duty Desk Officer who will perform duties in support of the U.S. Army National Guard Bureau in Arlington, VA
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active Top-Secret Level Clearance
LOCATION: Arlington, VA
About Us:
Celestar, a Veteran-Owned Company, is Very Competitive with Salaries and Benefits. As an example, we offer Company-Paid Benefits that include Employee and Family Dental Insurance, Employer Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and disability insurance. We also offer a 401K retirement company match, paid Holidays, and Personal Time off.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- High-level security clearance, specialized operational experience in domestic incident response, and in-depth knowledge of the Department of War (DoW) policies and procedures for supporting civil authorities.
- Monitor operations, identifying discrepancies in mission areas, and providing decision-making support to leadership.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor''''s degree or ten (10) years'''' experience in a relevant field.
- Ten (10) years of experience in a relevant field, such as cyber program analysis, operations, or emergency management.
- Experience working in a joint, interagency, or rapid-response environment (e.g., National Guard J3/4/7-I, Joint Field Offices)
- Background in analyzing strategic and operational documents.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports and present findings.
- Strong ability to work independently, troubleshoot under pressure, and act as a liaison between DoW, state, and local agencies.
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite and ETMS2.
- Comprehensive understanding of DSCA regulations, including DoD Directives 3025.18, and the six validation criteria (CARRLL: Cost, Appropriateness, Risk, Readiness, Legality, and Lethality).
- Knowledge of Stafford Act and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
- Completion of DSCA Phase I (online) and Phase II Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ for cyber-focused roles).
- U.S. Citizen
Come on board with a company that values its Employees!
Celestar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, disability status, gender identity, or national origin.