Staff Operations Officer/Desk Officer- SME

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); United States; On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Staff Operations Officer (SOO) / Desk Officer to support USSOCOM. The role involves coordinating between headquarters staff and field elements, planning HUMINT operations, and drafting operations orders and guidance.

You will deliver formal reports, briefings, and intelligence products while ensuring compliance with laws and policies. The position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance, six years of experience, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience.
• Strong working knowledge of HUMINT operations and oversight.
• Bachelor’s Degree or six years of additional HUMINT experience in lieu.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between the customer’s Headquarters Staff and operational elements.
• Plan, coordinate, and advise on HUMINT operations; develop OPORDs/CONOPs and related cables.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports and guidance; provide briefings to senior stakeholders.

Skills

HUMINT

Open Source Intel

Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Project

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Intelligence Operations and Analysis

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Open Source Intelligence, Writing
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

GDIT seeks exceptionally qualified Staff Operations Officer (SOO) / Desk Officer to support USSOCOM.

A Staff Operations Officer (SOO) serves as primary interface between the customer’s Headquarters Staff and the operational elements either at Home Station, in other CONUS locations, or forward deployed to OCONUS locations. The SOO, working under the direction of the customer, plans, coordinates, and advises on HUMINT operations. The SOO supports home station and deployed operational elements by providing operational research, analysis, and advice in furtherance of the customer’s objective to acquire intelligence. The SOO utilizes customer-specific databases to conduct research and to write summaries, reports, official correspondence, and guidance. The SOO provides thorough and knowledgeable briefings to the customer. They assist with the implementation of Intelligence Community directives and procedures legally required to facilitate operational requirements. They draft comprehensive written reports for direction and guidance of current/future operations. They provide substantive feedback and evaluation of HUMINT operations, and ensure operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and in compliance with Intelligence Oversight requirements. The SOO develops and/or contributes to the development of Operations Orders (OPORDS) and Concepts of Operations (CONOPs), ICD-304 operational and coordination cables, and other official communications. The SOO coordinates with analysts to ensure the provision of intelligence support packets, production reviews, targeting packets, counter-intelligence reviews to support Senior or Annual Review Panels, and support asset validation. The SOO assists the customer in the maintenance of required Asset Management files using appropriate classified systems to ensure complete source dossiers are maintained in accordance with regulations. They collaborate with reports officers and intelligence analysts to improve collection efforts and achieve operational benchmarks set by the customer. The SOO supports pre-mission training events for force provides; and plans, manages, and executes Staff Mission Briefs (SMBs). The SOO will not directly participate in intelligence collection activities.

Job Requirements :

• - Shall possess a current Counter-Intelligence Scope or Lifestyle polygraph or be willing to take a polygraph exam.
• - Shall possess an in-depth understanding of advanced HUMINT operational techniques, HUMINT authorities, collection processes, the HUMINT operational cycle, Intelligence Oversight, and the Intelligence Cycle.
• - Bachelor’s Degree required. Education requirement can be substituted by an additional six years of full-spectrum HUMINT collection experience.
• - Must be a certified HUMINT collector (Case Officer) and have graduated from a recognized certification course.
• - Must have completed at least two operational assignments as a HUMINT core collector.
• - Must have completed at least one staff assignment (minimum of two years) managing/overseeing HUMINT collection operations at the Major Command, Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC), Army Service Component Command (ASCC) or Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) level, or other Intelligence Community collection agency.
• - Must possess at least three years of experience planning and conducting controlled HUMINT collection operations and providing strategic perspective, guidance, and oversight of HUMINT operations.
• - Must possess at least three years of experience performing headquarters-based operational case management, managing the collection of foreign intelligence, and working with counter-intelligence programs.
• - Must possess working knowledge in the areas of national-level Special Operations Forces and Special Operations intelligence functions and capabilities, or national-level Intelligence Community functions and capabilities.
• - Must possess expertise utilizing classified Intelligence Community-approved cable communications systems and administrating Asset Risk Management System (ARMS).
• - Must possess six years of experience and be able to demonstrate proficiency in researching, building, staffing, and presenting information briefs and decision briefs to audiences at the rank equivalent of O-5/GS-14 and above.
• - Must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as to establish and maintain a strong customer-focused working relationship.
• - Must have demonstrable proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and must have a working knowledge with Microsoft Project and Microsoft SharePoint. Proficiency with standard commercial software applications (e.g., web browsers, Windows) is also expected.
• - Current Top Secret clearance and SCI eligible.
• - Must possess a valid US passport
• - Must be able to pass all pre-deployment requirements including a medical, dental, psychological, background, credit, and security screens as deemed necessary to be considered deployable.
• - Must be able to obtain all required immunizations deemed necessary by the contract.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• - At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
• - Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• - Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• - Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• - Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• - Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in intelligence at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission.

The likely salary range for this position is $119,000 - $161,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
10-25%

T elecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Fort Belvoir

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Identity Verification Process:

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 virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans