Desk Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Consulting Services Group (CSG) is a premier provider of support services, bringing a new and unique level of subject matter expertise to our clients. Our innovation-led services provides comprehensive solutions to our clients who face high-stake challenges related to managing essential programs, growth and transformation, critical communications, and logistics. Our people bring unparalleled expertise and dedication and we are always looking to expand our team.

To meet our needs, we are looking for a Desk Officer to support a client’s challenging operational requirements at multiple locations in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Desk Officers require initiative, creativity, technical excellence, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. They are expected to develop and maintain broad professional networks across the Intelligence Community and government. Ideal candidates are inquisitive, investigative and action-oriented with the ability to take initiative and deliver solutions. Successful candidates are self-starters who can multi-task and remain calm under pressure with the ability to work independently and in a group. They must be able to deal effectively, comfortably, and confidently with customer managers at all levels of responsibility.

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. The demanding pace of operations has Desk Officers finding solutions to complex operational problems, identifying new technical tools and capabilities to advance operations, and tapping the resources of the IC to ensure operational requirements are met. They provide objective reviews of ongoing and potential operations and serve as the vital link between personnel in the field and the Intelligence Community. These positions require prior experience in supporting intelligence operations or familiarity with the Intelligence Community and its objectives. Successful candidates must work well in team environments and be capable of operating independently with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Active Top Secret SCI security clearance with Poly
• Familiarity with cable writing and classified databases, including specific targeting tools
• Strong briefing and writing skills as well as the ability to work well with teams or individually with minimal supervision
• Regional and / or functional expertise in a geographic region of interest

Desired Qualifications :

Job Location : On site in Northern Virginia, Remote telework is not available.

Compensation and Benefits :

We provide compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We are proud of the benefits that we offer! In addition to a competitive salary, we provide no cost health, dental, and vision insurance options for our employees. Our paid time off is a generous accrual program with additional time off for sick leave for you or your dependents wellbeing and paid military leave. Our 14 holidays allow our staff the flexibility to take alternative days off throughout the year. Employees also benefit from a retirement plan with immediate match and vesting. Additionally, we offer life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a rich employee referral program.

We are honored to have been recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for 2025. The strong culture that we have built – one that prioritizes work life balance, employee appreciation, strong values, and meaningful work, contributes to an environment where CSG employees feel valued and supported.

Application :

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at 540-751-3215.

Consulting Services Group, LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, see Equal Employment Opportunity. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.