What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Operations Officer (SOO) – SME position at Telum Corporation?
Status: Position contingent on contract award
Locations: National Capital Region
Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)
The Role:
Telum is seeking Staff Operations Officers to serve as the primary interface between the customer’s Headquarters Staff and the operational elements either at Home Station, in other CONUS locations, or forward deployed to OCONUS locations. The SOO, working under the direction of the customer, plans, coordinates, and advises on HUMINT operations. The SOO supports home station and deploys operational elements by providing operational research, analysis, and advice in furtherance of the customer’s objective to acquire intelligence.
The SOO utilizes customer-specific databases to conduct research and to write summaries, reports, official correspondence, and guidance. The SOO provides thorough and knowledgeable briefings to the customer. The SOO will assist with the implementation of Intelligence Community directives and procedures legally required to facilitate operational requirements and draft comprehensive written reports for direction and guidance of current/future operations. The SOO provides substantive feedback and evaluation of HUMINT operations, and ensures operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and in compliance with Intelligence Oversight requirements. The SOO develops and/or contributes to the development of Operations Orders (OPORDS) and Concepts of Operations (CONOPs), ICD-304 operational and coordination cables, and other official communications.
The SOO coordinates with analysts to ensure the provision of intelligence support packets, production reviews, targeting packets, counter-intelligence reviews to support Senior or Annual Review Panels, and support asset validation. The SOO assists 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. The SOO will collaborate with reports officers and intelligence analysts to improve collection efforts and achieve operational benchmarks set by the customer. The SOO supports pre-mission training events for force provides; and plans, manages, and executes Staff Mission Briefs (SMBs). The SOO will not directly participate in intelligence collection activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Eight (8) years of total intelligence experience within the DoD intelligence enterprise or national Intelligence Community agencies. Demonstrates proficiency in researching, building, staffing, and presenting information briefs and decision briefs to audiences at the rank equivalent of O-5/GS-14 and above.
- Superior understanding of advanced HUMINT operational techniques, HUMINT authorities, HUMINT collection processes, the HUMINT operational cycle, Intelligence Oversight, and the Intelligence Cycle.
- Completed at least two (2) operational assignments as a HUMINT core collector.
- At least five (5) years of experience as a SOO or Desk Officer directly supporting HUMINT operations, including at least one (1) year supporting HUMINT operations outside of traditional warzones.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as to establish and maintain a strong customer-focused working relationship.
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
About Telum:
Telum is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business delivering SOF-centric training, operational support, and mission-focused analysis. We combine deep operational experience with disciplined program management to field mission-ready teams and solutions that enhance readiness and operational effectiveness.
Benefits & Perks:
We offer a competitive total-rewards package including medical/dental/vision options, paid time off, and 401(k) with company contribution. Detailed benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Telum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
