Desk Officer

Foreign Resource Development Associates, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreign Resource Development Associates, LLC is seeking a Desk Officer to support a US Government client onsite at Ft. Bragg, NC. The role focuses on intelligence research, desk officer tasks, and global operations support across specified issues or geographies.

The candidate will draft formal correspondence, conduct analysis, and coordinate with client resources to ensure program progress and compliance. The position requires 12+ years of relevant experience, a BA/BS, TS/SCI with polygraph, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 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; familiarity with HUMINT operations and the Intelligence Community.
• Experience in client-specific global National Security issues, including formal training and global work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in customer-facing roles to best represent FRDA to client employees.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Advanced skills in common desktop applications, internet, and social media use.
• Ability to work independently and in groups with minimal supervision; navigate ambiguity and balance competing demands.
• Demonstrated technical savviness; ability to use FRDA and client IT systems.
• Current US Government TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph.
• Able to work on-site Fort Bragg, NC.

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.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer-facing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Technical savviness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

Tools

FRDA IT systems

Job description

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.