Desk Officer

Description

Position Summary:   

The Desk Officer works onsite for a US Government client and supports that client’s worldwide operations on specific issues or geographies.

Work to be performed onsite at Ft. Bragg, NC.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 12 years of demonstrated relevant work experience.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in customer-facing roles to best represent FRDA to client employees. 
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are a must.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with demonstrated ability to spot new opportunities and spearhead new initiatives.
• Advanced skills in common desktop applications, internet, and social media use.
• 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
• Demonstrated technical savviness is a must. Ability to use FRDA and client IT systems is required.
• Current US Government TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph.
• Able to work on-site Fort Bragg, NC.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional, client-specific required qualifications will be discussed with appropriate candidates.