FRDA-posted 9 months ago
Arlington, VA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The Desk Officer works onsite for a US Government client and supports that client's worldwide operations on specific issues or geographies. This role involves a variety of operational and programmatic activities to manage operations in designated geographic areas or against specific issues. The Desk Officer is responsible for managing and tracking ongoing program progress, conducting substantive briefings, and communicating client guidance to global resources. Additionally, the position requires conducting detailed analysis using government databases and adhering to writing standards, as well as drafting formal correspondence per government client standards. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

  • Support a wide range of operational and programmatic activities to manage operations in specific geographic areas, or against specific issues
  • Manage and track ongoing program progress; staff appropriate approvals; conduct substantive briefings; communicate client guidance to global resources
  • Conduct detailed analysis using government databases and writing standards
  • Draft formal correspondence per government client standards
  • All other duties as assigned.
  • One (1) or more years of demonstrated relevant work experience (Level 1)
  • Three (3) or more years of demonstrated relevant work experience (Level 2)
  • Seven (7) or more years of demonstrated relevant work experience (Level 3)
  • Twelve (12) or more years of demonstrated relevant work experience (Level 4)
  • Twenty (20) or more years of demonstrated relevant work experience (Level 5)
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university
  • Direct experience related to intelligence research and desk officer work
  • Prior experience in supporting HUMINT operations or familiarity with the Intelligence Community and its objectives
  • Experience in client-specific global National Security issues, including formal training, certification, and global work experience
  • Current US Government TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph
  • Willingness to work on-site in the Washington, DC area
  • Advanced skills in common desktop applications, internet, and social media use
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Highly motivated, self-starter with demonstrated ability to spot new opportunities and spearhead new initiatives
  • A friendly and collaborative attitude; ability to work well independently and in groups with minimal supervision
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, embrace client oversight at all levels, and balance competing demands
  • Technical savvy; ability to use FRDA and client IT systems is required
  • Additional, client-specific required qualifications will be discussed with appropriate candidates.
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