Senior Project Officer (HUMINT) - Internal

Malama Kai • Fort Washington, MD

12d • $155,000 - $185,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Malama Kai Technologies is seeking a Key Personnel Senior Project Officer to support HUMINT operational planning and execution for a sensitive Department of Defense or Intelligence Community program. The role supports operational activities in demanding and contested environments, applies tradecraft and techniques to protect operational security, and assesses and manages operational risk across the collection lifecycle. The officer manages tiered human relationships, coordinates with Government stakeholders, and applies disciplined program management to high-consequence taskings.

The position is on site daily at a government facility in Fort Washington, Maryland, with travel within the NCR as needed (less than 10%). It requires an active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship. The stated annual pay range is $155,000 to $185,000; actual pay depends on qualifications, experience, clearance level, contract requirements, and work location.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of progressive professional experience managing sensitive DoD or IC programs.
• Six years of experience specific to the labor category, with remaining experience in a related labor category.
• Ability to comprehensively support operational planning and execution tasks.
• Completed DoD or IC coursework regarding management of HUMINT activities.
• Experience planning and executing operational activities in contested environments, emphasizing tactics, techniques, and procedures that ensure operational security.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and manage operational risk.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain composure in stressful environments.
• Experience maintaining relationships and managing the full collection lifecycle, from initial development through the end of collection.
• Technical proficiency using multiple communications methods that ensure relationship and content privacy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle complex and highly detailed responsibilities.
• Experience working collaboratively and providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to prioritize work and make sound decisions.
• Skill in managing multiple concurrent activities of varying complexity, adapting to changing priorities and short turnaround times.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; applicants must meet eligibility requirements for that clearance level.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Accounting, Finance, STEM, or a related field; six years of additional labor-related work experience, or an associate’s degree plus four years of additional labor-category-related experience, may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• National HUMINT certification or equivalent.
• Former active U.S. military duty or military intelligence experience/background, including experience building a source or asset base.

Responsibilities

• Support operational planning and execution from initial development through the end of the collection lifecycle.
• Plan and execute operational activities in contested environments while applying tactics, techniques, and procedures that ensure operational security.
• Assess and manage operational risk and recommend mitigations to Government leadership.
• Manage tiered human relationships and source or asset development consistent with DoD and IC guidance.
• Apply and oversee multiple communications methods that protect relationships and content privacy.
• Coordinate with DoD and IC stakeholders to synchronize activities, track taskings, and report status.
• Provide program and project management discipline across schedules, deliverables, and taskings.
• Lead and mentor team members, maintaining composure and sound judgment in stressful, high-visibility situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior