FRDA, LLC is a boutique national security consultancy with worldwide operations. We provide specialized solutions to agencies of the US Intelligence Community, military Special Operations Forces, and other national security partners. Our Advisory practice executes customers’ intelligence and advanced research missions globally, while our Training practice delivers cutting edge tradecraft training to select organizations.

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

Reasonable Accommodations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. FRDA, LLC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, FRDA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, employees and applicants should contact Human Resources.

Key Duties & 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.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Level 1: One (1) or more years of demonstrated relevant work experience
• Level 2: Three (3) or more years of demonstrated relevant work experience
• Level 3: Seven (7) or more years of demonstrated relevant work experience
• Level 4: Twelve (12) or more years of demonstrated relevant work experience
• Level 5: Twenty (20) or more 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
• Current US Government TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph
• Willingness to work on-site in the Washington, DC area

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Advanced skills in common desktop applications, internet, and social media use
• This is a customer-facing position representing 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
• 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 is a must. Ability to use FRDA and client IT systems is required.
• Additional, client-specific required qualifications will be discussed with appropriate candidates.

FRDA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, train, compensate, discharge or any other term or condition of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.