Entegra Systems is seeking Specialized Skills Officers/Targeters to support a client’s operational requirements in a challenging, dynamic setting located in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The positions require an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. There is no exception to the clearance requirement. Successful candidates will work well in team environments and will be capable of operating independently with minimal supervision. Candidates will be expected to effectively interact with customer personnel at all levels within the customer organization. The positions require prior experience in supporting HUMINT operations or familiarity with the Intelligence Community and its objectives.
JOB DESCRIPTION: In addition to the clearance requirement, successful candidates will demonstrate proficiency in manipulating various classified and open source databases in support of the client’s mandate to acquire Foreign Intelligence. The primary function of a Specialized Skills Officer is to collaborate with a team of intelligence professionals in support of operations.
Required Qualifications:
Level 1 - Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of SSO-related experience may be substituted for education. Plus 1 year of SSO-related work experience.Education equivalency cannot count as part of this experience.
Level 2 - Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of SSO-related experience may be substituted for education. Plus 3 years of SSO-related work experience.Education equivalency cannot count as part of this experience.
Level 3 - Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of SSO-related experience may be substituted for education. Plus 7 years of SSO-related work experience.Education equivalency cannot count as part of this experience.
BA/BS or prior experience in supporting HUMINT operations or a related field as substitute for degree is required. Candidates must also meet the following skill requirements:
- Familiarity with cable writing styles and classified client databases, including specific targeting tools
- Strong briefing and writing skills are a must as well as the ability to work well with teams or individually with minimal supervision
- Demonstrate regional and/or functional expertise or a working knowledge of geographic regions of interest to the United States, including the Middle East
DESIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS: Customer certification as a Specialized Skills Officer is desired. Prior overseas experience, including operating in high threat areas, is also desired.
