Staff Operations Officer SME

Cherokee Federal•Alexandria, VA

1d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Cherokee Preting is seeking a highly skilled Staff Operations Officer SME (SOO) with expertise in intelligence operations to join our dynamic team. As a primary liaison between the customer's Headquarters Staff and operational units, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and advising on Human Intelligence (HUMINT) operations.

Requirements

Current TS/SCI with a Counter-Intelligence Scope or Lifestyle polygraph or be willing to take a polygraph exam
Bachelor’s Degree required. Education requirement can be substituted by an additional six (6) years of full-spectrum HUMINT collection experience
Must be a certified HUMINT collector and have graduated from a recognized certification course
Must have completed at least two (2) operational assignments as a HUMINT core collector
Must have completed at least one (1) staff assignment (minimum of two (2) years) managing/overseeing HUMINT collection operations at the Major Command, Theater Special Operations Command, Army Service Component Command or Geographic Combatant Command level, or other Intelligence Community collection agency
Minimum of three (3) years of experience planning and conducting controlled HUMINT collection operations and providing strategic perspective, guidance, and oversight of HUMINT operations
Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing headquarters-based operational case management, managing the collection of foreign intelligence, and working with counter-intelligence programs
In-depth understanding of advanced HUMINT operational techniques, HUMINT authorities, collection processes, the HUMINT operational cycle, Intelligence Oversight, and the Intelligence Cycle
Working knowledge in the areas of national-level Special Operations Forces and Special Operations intelligence functions and capabilities, or national-level Intelligence Community functions and capabilities communications systems and administrating Asset Risk Management System (ARMS)
Expertise utilizing classified Intelligence Community-approved cable
Minimum of six (6) years of experience in researching, building, staffing, and presenting information briefs and decision briefs to audiences at the rank equivalent of O-5/GS-14 and above.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as to establish and maintain a strong customer-focused working relationship
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and must have a working knowledge with Microsoft Project and Microsoft SharePoint. Proficiency with standard commercial software applications (e.g., web browsers, Windows) is also expected
Valid US passport required
Must be able to pass all pre-deployment requirements including a medical, dental, psychological, background, credit, and security screens as deemed necessary to be considered deployable.
Must be able to obtain all required immunizations deemed necessary by the contract
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Responsibilities

Support home station and deployed operational elements by providing operational research, analysis, and advice in furtherance of the customer’s objective to acquire intelligence
Utilize customer-specific databases to conduct research and to write summaries, reports, official correspondence, and guidance
Provide thorough and knowledgeable briefings to the customer
Assist with the implementation of Intelligence Community directives and procedures legally required to facilitate operational requirements
Draft comprehensive written reports for direction and guidance of current/future operations
Provide substantive feedback and evaluation of HUMINT operations, and ensure operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and in compliance with Intelligence Oversight requirements
Develop and/or contributes to the development of Operations Orders and Concepts of Operations, ICD-304 operational and coordination cables, and other official communications
Coordinate with analysts to ensure the provision of intelligence support packets, production reviews, targeting packets, counterintelligence reviews to support Senior or Annual Review Panels, and support asset validation
Assist the customer in the maintenance of required Asset Management files using appropriate classified systems to ensure complete source dossiers are maintained in accordance with regulations
Collaborate with reports officers and intelligence analysts to improve collection efforts and achieve operational benchmarks set by the customer
Supports pre-mission training events for force provides; and plans, manages, and executes Staff Mission Briefs
Performs other job-related duties as assigned