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Desk Officer
Position Summary: 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. Desk officers will utilize customer-specific databases to conduct multiple layers of research and write summaries, reports, official correspondence, and guidance. Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree and at least 3+ years of relevant professional experience Required Skills: To be considered, candidates must have relevant working experience with the systems and tools used by our customer who is located in McLean, VA. Developed expertise on a particular geographic region or transnational target. Must possess excellent oral, writing, and coordination skills to communicate factual information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, often under pressure and tight deadlines that meet or exceed established analytical standards. Demonstrated skills with communication, networking, and problem solving. Familiarity with cable writing styles and classified client databases, including specific targeting tools. Senior and Expert positions respond to changes in analytical priorities and review work outputs of Junior and Mid-Level personnel. May supervise lower-level analysts. Our benefits: 401(k) match of 10% with immediate vesting Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance HSA with employer contribution 4 weeks of PTO accrued annually 11 Federal Holidays Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability coverage paid for by the company Company sponsored happy hours Holiday party, networking events and company social events COA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.
Position Summary: 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. Desk officers will utilize customer-specific databases to conduct multiple layers of research and write summaries, reports, official correspondence, and guidance. Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree and at least 3+ years of relevant professional experience Required Skills: To be considered, candidates must have relevant working experience with the systems and tools used by our customer who is located in McLean, VA. Developed expertise on a particular geographic region or transnational target. Must possess excellent oral, writing, and coordination skills to communicate factual information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, often under pressure and tight deadlines that meet or exceed established analytical standards. Demonstrated skills with communication, networking, and problem solving. Familiarity with cable writing styles and classified client databases, including specific targeting tools. Senior and Expert positions respond to changes in analytical priorities and review work outputs of Junior and Mid-Level personnel. May supervise lower-level analysts. Our benefits: 401(k) match of 10% with immediate vesting Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance HSA with employer contribution 4 weeks of PTO accrued annually 11 Federal Holidays Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability coverage paid for by the company Company sponsored happy hours Holiday party, networking events and company social events COA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.