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.
Responsibilities:
- Draft comprehensive written reports for direction and guidance of current/future operations
- Provide substantive feedback and evaluation of HUMINT operations
- Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and in compliance with Intelligence Oversight requirements
- Develop and/or contribute to the development of Operations Orders (OPORDS) and Concepts of Operations (CONOPs)
- Coordinate with analysts to ensure the provision of intelligence support packets
- Assist the customer in the maintenance of required Asset Management files
- Collaborate with reports officers and intelligence analysts to improve collection efforts
- Support pre-mission training events for force providers
- Plan, manage, and execute Staff Mission Briefs (SMBs)
Requirements:
- Current Counter-Intelligence Scope or Lifestyle polygraph or be willing to take a polygraph exam
- In-depth understanding of advanced HUMINT operational techniques, HUMINT authorities, collection processes, and Intelligence Oversight
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Education requirement can be substituted by an additional six years of full-spectrum HUMINT collection experience
- Certified HUMINT collector (Case Officer) and have graduated from a recognized certification course
- Completed at least two operational assignments as a HUMINT core collector
- Completed at least one staff assignment managing/overseeing HUMINT collection operations
- At least three years of experience planning and conducting controlled HUMINT collection operations
- At least three years of experience performing headquarters-based operational case management
- Working knowledge in the areas of national-level Special Operations Forces and Special Operations intelligence functions
- Expertise utilizing classified Intelligence Community-approved cable communications systems and administrating Asset Risk Management System (ARMS)
- Six years of experience demonstrating proficiency in researching, building, staffing, and presenting information briefs
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Current Top Secret clearance and SCI eligible
- Valid US passport
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay and paid time off
- Full-flex work week
- Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace