Collection Management Officer

BAE Systems Plc • Mclean, VA

53d • $126,610 - $215,270

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking Collection Management Officers (CMOs)/Reports Officers to support a client's operational requirements in a challenging, dynamic setting located in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Successful CMO candidates will work in an integrated government-contractor team supporting operations. Responsibilities include evaluating draft intel reports for completeness, validity, quality, and sensitivity; managing the production and use of reports while protecting equities; identifying targets of interest and guiding collection and dissemination of reports; anticipating consumer needs and educating consumers on methods, handling, and use of all source reporting; applying risk management principles to safeguard operations; and supporting meetings with counterparts and other intelligence professionals. CMOs will be expected to prioritize tasks and provide timely responses. CMOs must be able to think critically and communicate highly complex information accurately. Candidates should be comfortable drafting cables and responding professionally to requests for information. The position requires an active Security Clearance with Polygraph; there is no exception to the clearance requirement. Successful candidates will work well in team environments and also be capable of operating independently with minimal supervision. Candidates will be expected to professionally interact with customer personnel at all levels within the customer organization. Successful candidates will demonstrate proficiency in the functions of a CMO, whose primary function is to support operational elements by managing/disseminating foreign intelligence. CMOs utilize customer-specific databases to conduct multiple layers of research and write summaries, reports, official correspondence, and guidance. Officers will also be expected to provide thorough and knowledgeable briefings on their findings to customer management. Daily activities include:

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of CMO-related experience
• Experience writing cables using customer databases and tools
• Complete understanding of the intelligence cycle
• Knowledge of, and experience in, the fundamentals of intelligence operations and asset validation
• Knowledge and expertise driving collection; managing the production of reports; and protecting sources and methods
• Strong written and oral communication, organization, and interpersonal skills as well as an ability to pose creative solutions to operational challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Customer experience/certification as a CMO is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full range of operational and support activities for overseas missions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for disseminated FI and associated cases
• Provide operational guidance for ongoing cases, ensuring any CI issues are identified to protect the client's personnel and facilities
• Support particular classified activities, propose recommendations, and identify the pros/cons of possible operational scenarios
• Understand legal and policy issues affecting cases and overseas offices
• Provide in-depth reviews on existing cases, and intelligence assessments using all-source and classified information
• Provide briefings on cases to senior customer officials, identifying potential issues on cases

Benefits

• At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees