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# Desk Officer

- **Company:** Foreign Resource Development Associates, LLC
- **Location:** Fort Bragg, NC, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c257d5d0ee1b8fed

## About the Role

* A minimum of 12 years of demonstrated relevant work experience.
 * 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.
 * Demonstrated experience in customer-facing roles to best represent FRDA to client employees.
 * Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are a must.
 * Highly motivated, self-starter with demonstrated ability to spot new opportunities and spearhead new initiatives.
 * Advanced skills in common desktop applications, internet, and social media use.
 * A friendly and collaborative attitude; ability to work well independently and in groups with minimal supervision; ability to navigate ambiguity, embrace client oversight at all levels, and balance competing demands
 * Demonstrated technical savviness is a must. Ability to use FRDA and client IT systems is required.
 * Current US Government TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph.
 * Able to work on-site Fort Bragg, NC., * Additional, client-specific required qualifications will be discussed with appropriate candidates.

## Description

The Desk Officer works onsite for a US Government client and supports that client's worldwide operations on specific issues or geographies., * 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.


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