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# Desk Officer

- **Company:** CATALYSTOPS CONSULTING INC.
- **Location:** Northern Virginia, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Customer Data Management
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.catalystops.com/jobs/desk-officer-jr

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree and at least 2+ years of relevant professional experience, * Strong written and oral communication skills.
 * Developed expertise on a particular geographic region or transnational target.
 * Must possess excellent oral, writing, and coordination skills to communicate factual information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, often under pressure and tight deadlines that meet or exceed established analytical standards.
 * Demonstrated skills with communication, networking, and problem solving.
 * Familiarity with cable writing styles and classified client databases, including specific targeting tools.

## Description

Desk Officers apply advanced knowledge and expertise of operations, operational tradecraft, and intelligence priorities when providing strategic guidance and operational case management. In addition, they are responsible for program management throughout the customer, from traditional operational activities to specialized initiatives. Desk officers will utilize customer-specific databases to conduct multiple layers of research and write summaries, reports, official correspondence, and guidance.


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