Staff Operations OfficerAs a Staff Operations Officer, you will provide seamless integration between federal government Headquarters and offices in the field necessary to drive clandestine operations to success. Your effectiveness, versatility, and resourcefulness as a Staff Operations Officer is critical to the success of the government's most creative, challenging, and impactful operations.Staff Operations Officers apply advanced knowledge and expertise of clandestine operations, operational trade craft, and intelligence priorities when providing strategic guidance and operational case management. In addition, Staff Operations Officers are responsible for program management throughout the DO, from traditional operational activities to specialized initiatives and Covert Action.
The demanding pace of Staff Operations Officers has them finding solutions to complex operational problems, identifying new technical tools and capabilities to advance operations, and tapping the resources of the U.S. Government to ensure operational requirements are met. Staff Operations Officers provide objective reviews of on-going and potential operations and serve as the vital link between officers in the field, federal Headquarters, and the Intelligence Community.QualificationsRequired Experience, Skills, & TechnologiesBachelor's degree from an accredited institution (applicants within one year of earning a four year degree will be considered); there is no preferred major or program of study (degrees from foreign academic institutions are accepted.Personal integrityStrong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)Action- and results-orientedAbility to work effectively as part of a team and independentlyDesired Experience, Skills & TechnologiesAbility to take initiative and deliver resultsAbility to develop and maintain broad networks across the CIA and the US GovernmentDeal effectively, comfortably, and confidently with people at all levels of responsibility, authority, and rankAbility to multi-task and remain calm under pressureView challenge and uncertainty as opportunityConfidence and authoritative voice in strategic operational decisionsClearance RequiredDue to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S.
Citizenship is required.Must possess a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with a Full Scope polygraph.This position has an on-site requirement and is not eligible for fully remote candidates.