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Orbis is seeking an experienced Strategic Operations Advisor, Expert to lead program planning and evaluation activities for a client in the US Intelligence Community. The Strategic Ops Advisor will have the opportunity to demonstrate subject matter expertise, intellectual agility, all source analysis, and research acumen by leading operational efforts to produce key performance insights. Further, the Consultant will lead the implementation of recommendations when they are adopted by the customer. This project features the opportunity to interact with a wide range of key stakeholders, including those at senior levels. The position includes occasional travel overseas in support of client objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for an intellectually curious, energetic, data-savvy consultant to work on a project with real impact, helping our client develop ways to understand and improve performance of activities that support delivery of our customers’ mission.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Consult with teammates and clients on the development, prioritization, and implementation of process improvement and program evaluation tasks.
• Develop recommendations for changes to policy, processes, communications, and training to enable achievement of vision.
• Develop and implement research designs with practical strategies for measuring performance of organizational units and/or unit activities--to include development of performance measures and design of actionable methods for collecting and analyzing data; implement strategies and refine as needed.
• Perform a variety of research activities to include document reviews, structured interviews, and gap analyses--to include stakeholder identification and logistical coordination for data collection activities and documentation of discussions.
• Analyze both qualitative and quantitative information to provide the customer with comprehensive insights into organizational strengths and challenge areas.
• Socialize results and recommendations with the team at the working-level.
• Prepare visual presentations of data and analysis.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership based on research plans, activities, findings and recommendations.
• Brief senior level customers on research plans, activities, findings and recommendations.
• All-source intelligence research, analysis, and report writing/editing
• TDY travel

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a consulting role in the IC or at least 10 years combined experience with the IC and positions relevant to required skills.
• Experience in the South American AOR

Required Skills/Abilities

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as an analyst, targeting officer, technical Targeter, desk officer, operations officer, or reports officer within the sponsor's organization or other relevant organization(s) in the Intelligence Community
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent oral presentation and briefing skills
• Knowledge of and experience in the fundamentals of all-source intelligence analysis
• Familiarity with the customer’s report writing standards
• Attention to detail and the ability to effectively follow through and manage status reporting, scheduling, and project communications
• High degree of personal integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, juggling concurrent tasks and meeting deadlines

Desired Skills/Abilities

• Relevant targeting, desk officer, or technical or operations skills
• Experience deploying strategic communications
• Experience in SIGINT, GEOINT and Technical Targeting methods
• Proficiency with software and databases used in support of research and analysis for the U.S. Government

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary Work: Primarily performs work in a seated position for extended periods of time; occasionally required to stand, walk, or move about the work area
• Fine Motor Skills: Regularly required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment
• Vision: Ability to read and view a computer screen for extended periods; close vision and the ability to adjust focus required
• Hearing & Speech: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, via telephone, and through video conferencing platforms; ability to hear and understand spoken information in a professional setting
• Lifting: Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds (e.g., files, documents, office supplies)
• Concentration: Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail in a professional office or remote work environment

Orbis Operations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Orbis Operations is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Orbis Operations will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us at hr@orbisops.com.

Orbis Operations participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.