Desk Officer — TS/SCI with Polygraph | National Security Ops

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

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.