What are the responsibilities and job description for the Desk Officer position at Foreign Resource Development Associated?
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.
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.