Desk Officer - Active Security Clearance

CADRE; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CADRE in Reston, VA is seeking a Desk Officer with an active TS/SCI clearance to lead regional objectives. The role involves planning and executing administrative and technical tasks, coordinating logistics, drafting correspondence, and presenting briefs to leadership.

The applicant should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, familiarity with classified databases and targeting tools, and strong writing skills to clearly express complex findings.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with the ability to complete a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant experience
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with classified databases and targeting tools
• Strong written communication skills with experience in drafting official correspondence
• Ability to express facts and complex ideas clearly, concisely, and accurately
• Ability to manage multiple lines of effort, meet deadlines, and problem solve
• Capable of processing large amounts of information, extracting relevant information, and conveying findings
• Experience collaborating with multiple IC partners

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute operational objectives for the regional area.
• Plan and execute administrative and technical aspects of the mission.
• Manage and oversee staff training and preparation.
• Coordinate logistics, draft correspondence, and prepare and present briefs.

Skills

Strong written communication

Clear and concise communication

Multi-task management

Information extraction and analysis

Collaboration with IC partners

Brief preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Classified databases

Targeting tools

Job description

Desk Officer - Active Security Clearance

Reston, VA Full Time · Onsite Other $130,000 – $190,000 per year

CADRE is relied upon for delivering superior insight and leadership to solve the nation's most critical national security challenges in the most demanding environments.

This Desk officer position is located in Northern Virginia.

The Desk Officer is responsible for the preparation and execution of operational objectives specific to their regional area of responsibility. Qualified candidates will be capable of planning and executing administrative and technical aspects of the mission, managing and overseeing the training and preparation of staff, coordinating logistics, drafting correspondence, and preparing and presenting briefs.

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI clearance with the ability to complete a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant experience
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with classified databases and targeting tools
• Strong written communication skills with experience in drafting official correspondence
• Ability to express facts and complex ideas clearly, concisely, and accurately
• Ability to manage multiple lines of effort, meet deadlines, and problem solve
• Capable of processing large amounts of information, extracting relevant information, and conveying findings
• Experience collaborating with multiple IC partners