Project Officer

AFS is seeking a Project Officer for a remote role, based out of Springfield, VA.

The Project Officer will be responsible for the planning, coordination of sensitive mission, intelligence/signature reduction and operational support.

They will be responsible to synchronize complex operational support activities.

The Project Officer will also serve as a requirements senior task SME and advisor relating to sensitive activities, signature reduction and operations support.

• Plan, advise, and support cross functional government teams
• Provide strategy and policy advice.
• Interface and collaborate with all source analysts.
• Review incoming field reports and disseminate reporting to Project Officer and/or Reports Officer for final approval.
• Coordinate with Senior Ops/Deputy Ops manager to determine required/desired parameters for successful collection and effective follow-up.
• Notify Senior Ops/Deputy Ops manager of collection accomplishment and satisfaction of data.
• Elicit feedback and take appropriate action to ascertain quality reports.
• Provide operational input to the Senior Ops/Deputy Ops manager for ongoing cases, provide timely guidance, including identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Assist in coordinating, and/ or monitor reports and production.

Here's what you need:

• 15+ years of experience in the following areas:
• Sensitive operational and inter agency support
• Leadership and management experience
• HUMINT, Signature reduction support and infrastructure development
• Experience in risk management/reduction.

Bonus points if you have:

• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment with the ability to handle stressful situations.
• Be able to communicate details clearly and effectively verbally as well as in writing.
• Attention to detail and the ability to effectively follow-through and manage reporting and project communications.