Title:
Desk Officer
KBR is seeking highly motivated Desk Officers to support our Government customer's challenging operational requirements in the Washington Metropolitan Area. An active TS/SCI with a polygraph is required.
Ideal candidates are inquisitive, investigative and action-oriented with the ability to take initiative and deliver solutions to complex operational problems, while identifying new technical tools and capabilities. Successful candidates must be able to deal effectively and confidently with customer managers at all levels of responsibility. 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. They provide objective reviews of ongoing and potential operations and serve as the vital link between personnel in the field and the Intelligence Community.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and at least 7+ years of relevant professional experience
Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance and polygraph at the time of application
Familiarity with cable writing and classified databases, including specific targeting tools
Strong briefing and writing skills as well as the ability to work well with teams or individually with minimal supervision
Regional and/or functional expertise in a geographic region of interest
Initiative, creativity, technical excellence, and strong interpersonal and communication skills
Self-starter who can multi-task and remain calm under pressure with the ability to work both independently and in a group
Prior experience in supporting intelligence operations or familiarity with the Intelligence Community and its objectives
Desired Qualifications:
Customer certification as a Desk Officer or Staff Operations Officer
Foreign field experience from at least one overseas tour or extensive overseas TDY experience
Experience in Intelligence Operations / Analysis / Support to Field Operations
Experience identifying targeting leads through the exploitation of all-source databases
Experience using customer databases to monitor field traffic and communicate with field offices
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
