Operations Desk Officer Expert

Booz Allen Hamilton; North Dakota; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced Operations Desk Officer to support a US government client with strategic guidance and program management from CONUS to OCONUS. You will apply tradecraft and operational expertise to deliver solutions while collaborating with client teams and home offices.

The role emphasizes mentoring, developing others, and driving change across operations. A security-cleared candidate with strong writing skills is preferred, with opportunities to travel and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in an operational setting.
• 4+ years of experience coordinating projects or programs.
• 3+ years of experience executing client tradecraft.
• 3+ years of experience using SIGINT, HUMINT, MASINT, OSINT or All-Source intelligence.
• Experience traveling abroad for a US government client.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely to the standard of the client.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and program management for the client.
• Identify new technical tools and capabilities to advance operations.
• Serve as the vital link between client project managers in the field and the client's home office.

Skills

Operational experience

Program management

Client tradecraft

SIGINT/HUMINT/MASINT/OSINT

Travel for US government client

Clear writing

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

With all the information available today, it takes a skilled intelligence expert to know how to find and interpret the best data to give their clients the right answers. With the critical decisions made in our government every day, we need an intel analyst like you to do just that. At Booz Allen, you’ll use your industry knowledge to design, develop , and execute solutions within your operational area of expertise in support of intelligence organizations. We’re seeking your advanced advisory skills to join our mission team to help deliver creative solutions to complex problems.

Operations Desk Officers ( ODO ) apply advanced knowledge and expertise of operations, tradecraft, and client priorities when providing strategic guidance and program management for the client. In addition, ODOs are responsible for program management for the client, both CONUS and OCONUS. ODOs find solutions to complex programmatic problems, identifying new technical tools and capabilities to advance operations, and tap into the resources of the client, US Government as needed to ensure requirements are met . ODOs provide objective reviews of on-going and potential programs and serve as the vital link between other client project managers in the field and the client's home office.

You’ll be a t rus ted advisor and share knowledge and findings including the develop ment and mentoring of others on your operational expertise and experience , tradecraft, and client operational tradecraft to drive change.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience working in an operational setting
• 4+ years of experience coordinating projects or programs
• 3+ years of experience executing client tradecraft
• 3+ years of experience using SIGINT, HUMINT, MASINT, OSINT or All-Source intelligence
• Experience traveling abroad for a US government client
• Ability to write clearly and concisely to the standard of the client
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Nice If You Have:

• The ability to speak, write, and read Spanish at a 2+ or conversational level

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Operations Desk Officer Expert

The Opportunity:

With all the information available today, it takes a skilled intelligence expert to know how to find and interpret the best data to give their clients the right answers. With the critical decisions made in our government every day, we need an intel analyst like you to do just that. At Booz Allen, you’ll use your industry knowledge to design, develop , and execute solutions within your operational area of expertise in support of intelligence organizations. We’re seeking your advanced advisory skills to join our mission team to help deliver creative solutions to complex problems.

Operations Desk Officers ( ODO ) apply advanced knowledge and expertise of operations, tradecraft, and client priorities when providing strategic guidance and program management for the client. In addition, ODOs are responsible for program management for the client, both CONUS and OCONUS. ODOs find solutions to complex programmatic problems, identifying new technical tools and capabilities to advance operations, and tap into the resources of the client, US Government as needed to ensure requirements are met . ODOs provide objective reviews of on-going and potential programs and serve as the vital link between other client project managers in the field and the client's home office.

You’ll be a t rus ted advisor and share knowledge and findings including the develop ment and mentoring of others on your operational expertise and experience , tradecraft, and client operational tradecraft to drive change.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience working in an operational setting
• 4+ years of experience coordinating projects or programs
• 3+ years of experience executing client tradecraft
• 3+ years of experience using SIGINT, HUMINT, MASINT, OSINT or All-Source intelligence
• Experience traveling abroad for a US government client
• Ability to write clearly and concisely to the standard of the client
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• The ability to speak, write, and read Spanish at a 2+ or conversational level

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.