Coreone

Desk Officer

Coreone · McLean, VA
McLean, VA $110K–$215K Posted 2026-07-27
Salary
$110K–$215K
Type
Full-time
Experience
3+ yr

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A  CURRENT   TS/SCI with Polygraph clearances .

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

Core One is seeking  Desk Officers  (Levels 2 to 5) to support our IC program.

Requirements:

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience (Level 2)
  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of relevant professional experience (Level 3)
  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of relevant professional experience (Level 4)
  • Familiarity with customer messaging 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
  • Initiative, creativity, technical excellence, and strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self-starter who can multi-task and remain calm under pressure with the ability to work both independently and in a group
  • Prior experience in supporting intelligence operations or familiarity with the Intelligence Community and its objectives

Desired Qualifications:

  • Customer certification as a Desk Officer or Staff Operations Officer
  • Experience in Intelligence Operations / Analysis / Support to Field Operations
  • Experience identifying targeting leads through the exploitation of all-source databases
  • Experience using customer databases to monitor field traffic and communicate with field offices

Salary Range: $110,000 - $215,000

The pay range reflected above is a general guideline for this position and labor category and is not a guarantee of a specific salary or offer. Final compensation is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance level, contract requirements, geographic location, and internal pay equity, and may reflect market data specific to the awarded contract.

About Core One
Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges.  In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first and is comprised of outstanding professionals from the national security community.  Because Core One is committed to seeking top talent, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. In addition, Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic and growing company that values exceptional performance.

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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This role’s midpoint $162K vs. market median $125K for Operations roles
+30%
above median
Based on 18,000+ Operations roles with disclosed salary ranges tracked on NewJob.
Core One

Core One

Defense Tech · Private · Sterling, USA

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Blue Delta Capital Partners
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Core One provides intelligence analysis, technical training, and mission support services to the U.S. national security and defense communities. The company specializes in delivering specialized operational support and strategic consulting to government agencies.
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