Operations Officer

Operations Officer

Location


US-VA-McLean

ID


2026-8349

Category


Finance

Position Type


Full-Time

Remote


No

Clearance Level


TS/SCI FS Poly

Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Operations Officer Advisor to support the customer in a senior advisory capacity. The ideal candidate is a certified DO case officer with deep operational expertise, extensive overseas experience, and a proven track record leading complex operations and multi-stakeholder initiatives.

This role requires a seasoned professional with strong operational and technical acumen, exceptional analytical and writing skills, and the ability to provide strategic guidance on mission-critical activities.

Responsibilities

Advise and support the Client on operational planning, execution, and management activities
• Provide expertise in client-specific tradecraft, operational methodologies, and best practices
• Lead and support complex operational initiatives across multiple stakeholders and mission areas
• Contribute to modern mitigation efforts and evolving operational priorities
• Prepare and review operational reporting and written products, including cables and analytical assessments
• Support domestic and overseas mission requirements, including occasional TDY travel

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• Certified Client DO case officer
• Minimum of 20 years of experience conducting and leading client-specific operations
• Multiple foreign field tours with demonstrated operational leadership experience
• Extensive knowledge of client-specific tradecraft and operational principles
• Strong operational and technical background managing complex mission activities
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional or multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and written communication skills, including cable writing
• Ability to travel occasionally in support of mission requirements

Salary Range

USD $170,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.

Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays