Operations Officer

US Office of the Director of National Intelligence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of the Director of National Intelligence in McLean, VA seeks professionals to support intelligence analysis and production, building strong relationships with IC counterparts and senior staff to share information.

Candidates must be able to assess time-sensitive issues, adjust priorities quickly, and communicate clearly across all levels of management, whether working independently or in a team, in a demanding environment that values accuracy and discretion.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of intelligence analysis and production.
• Maintain and develop effective relationships with counterparts and senior IC staff to share information.
• Make assessments of time-sensitive issues and quickly adjust priorities as demands change.
• Work independently or in teams with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Rotating 12.5-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear oral and written communication for all management levels.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Relationship building

Time-sensitive assessments

Independent work

Team collaboration

Long shifts

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

• Knowledge of intelligence analysis and production.
• Ability to maintain and develop effective working relationships with counterparts and senior staff in the IC for the purpose of sharing information.
• Ability to make assessments of time-sensitive issues, adjust priorities, and change focus quickly as demands change.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, coupled with established and effective interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts of 12.5 hours in a fast-paced demanding environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex information to all levels of management.
• Interpersonal and organization skills, including ability to manage competing priorities under strict guidelines while maintaining superior customer service.