Requisition Number
112366BR
BAE Systems is seeking Reports Officers (ROs)/Collection Management Officers (CMOs) to support a client’s operational requirements in a challenging, dynamic setting located in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Successful RO candidates will work in an integrated government-contractor team supporting operations. Responsibilities include evaluating draft intel reports for completeness, validity, quality, and sensitivity; managing the production and use of reports while protecting equities; identifying targets of interest and guiding collection and dissemination of reports; anticipating consumer needs and educating consumers on methods, handling, and use of all source reporting; applying risk management principles to safeguard operations; and supporting meetings with counterparts and other intelligence professionals. ROs will be expected to prioritize tasks and provide timely responses. ROs must be able to think critically and communicate highly complex information accurately. Candidates should be comfortable drafting cables and responding professionally to requests for information.
The position requires an active Security Clearance with Polygraph; there is no exception to the clearance requirement. Successful candidates will work well in team environments and also be capable of operating independently with minimal supervision. Candidates will be expected to professionally interact with customer personnel at all levels within the customer organization.
Successful candidates will demonstrate proficiency in the functions of a RO/CMO. The primary function of a RO is to support operational elements by managing/disseminating foreign intelligence. ROs utilize customer-specific databases to conduct multiple layers of research and write summaries, reports, official correspondence, and guidance. Officers will also be expected to provide thorough and knowledgeable briefings on their findings to customer management. Daily activities include:
- Manage a full range of operational and support activities for overseas missions
- Serve as the primary point of contact for disseminated FI and associated cases
- Provide operational guidance for ongoing cases, ensuring any CI issues are identified to protect the client’s personnel and facilities
- Support particular classified activities, propose recommendations, and identify the pros/cons of possible operational scenarios
- Understand legal and policy issues affecting cases and overseas offices
- Provide in-depth reviews on existing cases, and intelligence assessments using all-source and classified information
- Provide briefings on cases to senior customer officials, identifying potential issues on cases
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in classified databases and develop relationships with various operational components to meet the client’s requirements.
Job Posting Title
Reports Officer
Job Family
Intelligence Analysis
Travel Percentage
<10%
Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
Shift
1st Shift
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Typical Education and Experience
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience
Required Skills and Education
Journeyman level requires three (3) years of related work experience; Full Performance requires seven (7) years and Expert required ten (10+) years of related work experience.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Experience writing cables and with customer databases and tools
Complete understanding of the intelligence cycle
Knowledge of, and experience in, the fundamentals of intelligence operations and asset validation
Knowledge and expertise driving collection; managing the production of reports; and protecting sources and methods
Active Security Clearance with Polygraph
Preferred Skills and Education
Customer experience/certification as a Collection Management Officer (CMO) is highly desired.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Department
0FDD00_VIO - VA Intel Ops
Company
TST_BAE Systems Tech Sols&Svcs Inc
Posting Requirements
Internal/External
Job Category
Intelligence
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Business Area
Intelligence Solutions (I&S)
Salary Max Point
196825
Salary Min Point
115779
Union Job
None
Recruiter
Karen King