Desk Officer – Multiple Levels

FRDA, LLC

Desk Officer managing US Government client operations in specific issues and geographies. Supporting various programmatic activities with a focus on National Security issues.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a wide range of operational and programmatic activities to manage operations in specific geographic areas, or against specific issues
Manage and track ongoing program progress; staff appropriate approvals; conduct substantive briefings; communicate client guidance to global resources
Conduct detailed analysis using government databases and writing standards
Draft formal correspondence per government client standards
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

One (1) or more years of demonstrated relevant work experience (Level 1)
Three (3) or more years of demonstrated relevant work experience (Level 2)
Seven (7) or more years of demonstrated relevant work experience (Level 3)
Twelve (12) or more years of demonstrated relevant work experience (Level 4)
Twenty (20) or more years of demonstrated relevant work experience (Level 5)
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university
Direct experience related to intelligence research and desk officer work
Prior experience in supporting HUMINT operations or familiarity with the Intelligence Community and its objectives
Experience in client-specific global National Security issues, including formal training, certification, and global work experience
Current US Government TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph
Willingness to work on-site in the Washington, DC area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable Accommodations
Equal opportunity employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

intelligence researchdesk officer workHUMINT operationsgovernment databases analysisformal correspondence writing

Soft Skills

communicationclient guidancebriefingprogram management

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeTS/SCI security clearancepolygraph