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Job Description
Staff Operations Officer SME
***This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance w/Counterintelligence or Lifestyle polygraph or be willing to take a polygraph exam***
Cherokee Preting is seeking a highly skilled Staff Operations Officer SME (SOO) with expertise in intelligence operations to join our dynamic team. As a primary liaison between the customer's Headquarters Staff and operational units, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and advising on Human Intelligence (HUMINT) operations.
Compensation & Benefits:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Staff Operations Officer SME Responsibilities Include:- Support home station and deployed operational elements by providing operational research, analysis, and advice in furtherance of the customer's objective to acquire intelligence
- Utilize customer-specific databases to conduct research and to write summaries, reports, official correspondence, and guidance
- Provide thorough and knowledgeable briefings to the customer
- Assist with the implementation of Intelligence Community directives and procedures legally required to facilitate operational requirements
- Draft comprehensive written reports for direction and guidance of current/future operations
- Provide substantive feedback and evaluation of HUMINT operations, and ensure operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and in compliance with Intelligence Oversight requirements
- Develop and/or contributes to the development of Operations Orders and Concepts of Operations, ICD-304 operational and coordination cables, and other official communications
- Coordinate with analysts to ensure the provision of intelligence support packets, production reviews, targeting packets, counterintelligence reviews to support Senior or Annual Review Panels, and support asset validation
- Assist the customer in the maintenance of required Asset Management files using appropriate classified systems to ensure complete source dossiers are maintained in accordance with regulations
- Collaborate with reports officers and intelligence analysts to improve collection efforts and achieve operational benchmarks set by the customer
- Supports pre-mission training events for force provides; and plans, manages, and executes Staff Mission Briefs
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
- Current TS/SCI with a Counter-Intelligence Scope or Lifestyle polygraph or be willing to take a polygraph exam
- Bachelor's Degree required. Education requirement can be substituted by an additional
- Must be a certified HUMINT collector and have graduated from a recognized certification course
- Must have completed at least two (2) operational assignments as a HUMINT core collector
- Must have completed at least one (1) staff assignment (minimum of two (2) years)
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience planning and conducting controlled
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing headquarters-based
- In-depth understanding of advanced HUMINT operational techniques, HUMINT authorities, collection processes, the HUMINT operational cycle, Intelligence Oversight, and the Intelligence Cycle
- Working knowledge in the areas of national-level Special Operations Forces and Special Operations intelligence functions and capabilities, or national-level Intelligence Community functions and capabilities
- Expertise utilizing classified Intelligence Community-approved cable
- Minimum of six (6) years of experience in researching, building, staffing, and presenting information briefs and decision briefs to audiences at the rank equivalent of O-5/GS-14 and above.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as to establish and maintain a strong customer-focused working relationship
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and must have a working knowledge with Microsoft Project and Microsoft SharePoint. Proficiency with standard commercial software applications (e.g., web browsers, Windows) is also expected
- Valid US passport required
- Must be able to pass all pre-deployment requirements including a medical, dental,
- Must be able to obtain all required immunizations deemed necessary by the contract
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Company Information:
Cherokee Preting provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. Cherokee Preting is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.
#CherokeeFederal #LI-CK4 #IntelCareers
Desk Officer
Case Officer
HUMINT Collection Manager
Staff Officer
Strategic Planner
Intelligence
HUMINT
Collection
Analysis
Special Operations
Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal. -
Job Description
Job Description
Staff Operations Officer SME
***This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance w/Counterintelligence or Lifestyle polygraph or be willing to take a polygraph exam***
Cherokee Preting is seeking a highly skilled Staff Operations Officer SME (SOO) with expertise in intelligence operations to join our dynamic team. As a primary liaison between the customer's Headquarters Staff and operational units, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and advising on Human Intelligence (HUMINT) operations.
Compensation & Benefits:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Staff Operations Officer SME Responsibilities Include:- Support home station and deployed operational elements by providing operational research, analysis, and advice in furtherance of the customer's objective to acquire intelligence
- Utilize customer-specific databases to conduct research and to write summaries, reports, official correspondence, and guidance
- Provide thorough and knowledgeable briefings to the customer
- Assist with the implementation of Intelligence Community directives and procedures legally required to facilitate operational requirements
- Draft comprehensive written reports for direction and guidance of current/future operations
- Provide substantive feedback and evaluation of HUMINT operations, and ensure operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and in compliance with Intelligence Oversight requirements
- Develop and/or contributes to the development of Operations Orders and Concepts of Operations, ICD-304 operational and coordination cables, and other official communications
- Coordinate with analysts to ensure the provision of intelligence support packets, production reviews, targeting packets, counterintelligence reviews to support Senior or Annual Review Panels, and support asset validation
- Assist the customer in the maintenance of required Asset Management files using appropriate classified systems to ensure complete source dossiers are maintained in accordance with regulations
- Collaborate with reports officers and intelligence analysts to improve collection efforts and achieve operational benchmarks set by the customer
- Supports pre-mission training events for force provides; and plans, manages, and executes Staff Mission Briefs
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
- Current TS/SCI with a Counter-Intelligence Scope or Lifestyle polygraph or be willing to take a polygraph exam
- Bachelor's Degree required. Education requirement can be substituted by an additional
- Must be a certified HUMINT collector and have graduated from a recognized certification course
- Must have completed at least two (2) operational assignments as a HUMINT core collector
- Must have completed at least one (1) staff assignment (minimum of two (2) years)
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience planning and conducting controlled
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing headquarters-based
- In-depth understanding of advanced HUMINT operational techniques, HUMINT authorities, collection processes, the HUMINT operational cycle, Intelligence Oversight, and the Intelligence Cycle
- Working knowledge in the areas of national-level Special Operations Forces and Special Operations intelligence functions and capabilities, or national-level Intelligence Community functions and capabilities
- Expertise utilizing classified Intelligence Community-approved cable
- Minimum of six (6) years of experience in researching, building, staffing, and presenting information briefs and decision briefs to audiences at the rank equivalent of O-5/GS-14 and above.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as to establish and maintain a strong customer-focused working relationship
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and must have a working knowledge with Microsoft Project and Microsoft SharePoint. Proficiency with standard commercial software applications (e.g., web browsers, Windows) is also expected
- Valid US passport required
- Must be able to pass all pre-deployment requirements including a medical, dental,
- Must be able to obtain all required immunizations deemed necessary by the contract
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Company Information:
Cherokee Preting provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. Cherokee Preting is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.
#CherokeeFederal #LI-CK4 #IntelCareers
Desk Officer
Case Officer
HUMINT Collection Manager
Staff Officer
Strategic Planner
Intelligence
HUMINT
Collection
Analysis
Special Operations
Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal. -
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