Desk Officer with SAIC in Northern Virginia (Vienna)

The Mission Support Business Unit (MSBU) currently has an opening for a Desk Officer. This position requires a current TS/SCI security clearance with appropriate polygraph.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Seeking a candidate with demonstrated ability to write effectively, manage multiple tasks, and work independently or in a team environment. Responsibilities will include maintaining active written correspondence with customer representatives in multiple countries, monitoring events in those countries, conducting research and analysis using specialized customer databases; interpreting, evaluating, and integrating data from multiple sources; producing assessments or other products to include briefings and reports; and evaluating counterterrorism concerns. Candidates will work closely with various Team or Deployment Leads to ensure that customer correspondence and analysis dovetail with Team and Deployment Lead efforts. Candidate must have strong written communications skills and be able to coordinate effectively with various offices and agencies in the US Intelligence Community. Individual must have excellent operational judgment and be able to respond quickly to high priority requests with minimal supervision. Some international travel may be required.


REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS: Candidates must possess a TS/SCI security clearance with appropriate polygraph and have a minimum of 2 years of relevant writing and analytical experience within the Intelligence Community. Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, Business, International Affairs, History, Psychology, or related degree. Must possess excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.

DESIRED SKILLS: Previous experience writing for the customer is a strong plus.

POC is Trina Nicholson at 703-318-4509 or nicholsonca@saic.com