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Kpler · 2 weeks ago

Senior Defense Liaison Officer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Kpler is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex markets, focusing on commodities, energy, and maritime sectors. They are seeking a Senior Defense Liaison Officer to serve as the primary interface with key Department of Defense organizations, responsible for building trust and strengthening strategic relationships across defense stakeholders.

AnalyticsBig DataFinanceImage RecognitionInformation TechnologyOil and GasPredictive AnalyticsSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as Kpler’s senior liaison to DLA, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and OUSD organizations

Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior military leaders, SES-level civilians, program executives, and policy stakeholders

Leverage an established professional network to create access and engagement opportunities across logistics, sustainment, readiness, and force planning communities

Represent Kpler in senior-level meetings, working groups, and classified engagements within the Pentagon and DoD agencies

Translate DoD operational, logistics, and policy priorities into clear engagement strategies for Kpler teams

Advise internal stakeholders on DoD decision-making dynamics, stakeholder equities, and mission drivers

Support alignment of Kpler capabilities with force readiness, supply chain resilience, energy security, and global sustainment missions

Provide strategic insight on how commercial intelligence can support defense planning and execution

Partner closely with the DoD sales pod to support account strategy, customer engagement, and opportunity shaping

Participate in executive briefings, capability discussions, and classified engagements as a trusted senior representative

Assist in positioning Kpler during early-stage engagements, prior to formal acquisition or solicitation activity

Support demonstrations and evaluations by providing mission context and stakeholder alignment

Engage OUSD stakeholders to understand and align with department-wide priorities, policies, and guidance

Support coordination across services and defense agencies where missions overlap (e.g., logistics, energy, supply chain, and contingency planning)

Monitor policy and strategic developments relevant to Kpler’s defense portfolio and inform leadership accordingly

Act as a defense mission advocate within Kpler, ensuring DoD perspectives are reflected in strategy and engagement planning

Collaborate with marketing, solutions, and product teams to ensure messaging and capabilities resonate with defense stakeholders

Maintain disciplined engagement tracking and reporting aligned with public sector growth objectives

Qualification

DoD experienceLogistics understandingRelationship-buildingExecutive communicationMilitary serviceSupply chain experienceCommercial intelligenceInteragency engagementPolicy development