Desk Officer (Jr - Mid) - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Catalyst Operations & Analytics; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Operations & Analytics in Vienna, VA seeks Desk Officers who apply advanced operations knowledge to guide strategic decisions and manage complex cases, using customer databases to research, summarize findings, and produce official reports.

The role requires US citizenship and a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph, plus strong written and verbal communication, coordination skills, and experience with classified tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess excellent oral, writing, and coordination skills to communicate factual information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, often under pressure and tight deadlines that meet or exceed established analytical standards.

Responsibilities

• Desk Officers provide strategic guidance and operational case management.
• Utilize customer-specific databases to conduct research and write summaries, reports, and guidance.
• Program management across the customer from traditional operations to specialized initiatives.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Coordination skills

Research and analysis

Networking

Problem-solving

Cable writing styles

Classified databases

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

Desk Officers apply advanced knowledge and expertise of operations, operational tradecraft, and intelligence priorities when providing strategic guidance and operational case management. In addition, they are responsible for program management throughout the customer, from traditional operational activities to specialized initiatives. Desk officers will utilize customer-specific databases to conduct multiple layers of research and write summaries, reports, official correspondence, and guidance.

All positions require US citizenship and a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2+ years of relevant professional experience

Required Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills.


• Must possess excellent oral, writing, and coordination skills to communicate factual information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, often under pressure and tight deadlines that meet or exceed established analytical standards.


• Demonstrated skills with communication, networking, and problem-solving.


• Familiarity with cable writing styles and classified client databases, including specific targeting tools