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Foreign Resource Development Associates LLC Operations Officer (OPSO) in Arlington, Virginia
FRDA is looking for an Operations Officer (OPSO) to join our team. This role is primarily responsible for staffing, processing Electronic Tasking Protocols (ETPs), overseeing small projects, coordinating Intelligence Community (IC) operations, facilitating visitors, and managing schedules for HOC 101 and training sessions. The individual will be involved in program management and must have a strong understanding of current authorities and policies.
Key responsibilities include:
- Process ETPs, manage small projects, and ensure adequate staffing for various operational requirements.
- Navigate the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) systems to leverage available resources and meet operational needs.
- Coordinate and schedule HOC 101 and other training sessions for team members.
- Provide direct and indirect support across various disciplines, including logistics, human resources, security, facilities, and project management.
- Resolve tactical issues, and develop or apply new processes and procedures to meet location-specific requirements.
- Foster innovative solutions and build cooperative alliances between mission partners, adapting to rapid changes in organizational priorities, resources, and work processes.
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of relevant experience in the Special Operations Community
- Strong background in HUMINT
- Ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure, View challenge and uncertainty as opportunity
- Strong critical thinking, detail-orientation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to take initiative and deliver results
- Proven availability to develop and maintain broad networks across the IC, DoD, and USG
- BA/BS Degree
- US citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance required
Desired Qualifications:
- Deal effectively, comfortably, and confidently with people at all levels of responsibility, authority, and rank
- Confidence and authoritative voice in strategic operational decisions
- MA/MS Degree
FRDA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, train, compensate, discharge or any other term or condition of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. FRDA, LLC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, FRDA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, employees and applicants should contact Human Resources.