FRDA, LLC is a boutique national security consultancy with worldwide operations. We provide specialized solutions to agencies of the US Intelligence Community, military Special Operations Forces, and other national security partners. Our Advisory practice executes customers’ intelligence and advanced research missions globally, while our Training practice delivers cutting edge tradecraft training to select organizations.

Reasonable Accommodations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. FRDA, LLC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, FRDA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, employees and applicants should contact Human Resources.

Job Purpose: The Senior Operations Advisor acts as an on-site, internal consultant with a US Government client.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partner with client senior management to translate global strategy into tactical execution.
• Conceptualize, coordinate, resource and execute projects in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders, both domestically and internationally.
• Serve as a mentor, assisting colleagues with client-specific intangible issues, writing conventions, ideation and implementation issues.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Experience:

• TS/SCI US Government security clearance with polygraph. Applicants without the required clearance will not be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 12-20 years of experience in client-specific global National Security issues, including formal , USG Ops training and certification.
• Ability to work on-site in the Washington, DC area
• Experience drafting formal correspondence to the foreign field using client-specific software

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Demonstrated people and program management experience
• Experience with common desktop applications and client-specific research tools
• This is a customer-facing position representing FRDA to client senior executives. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are a must
• Highly motivated, self-starter personality with demonstrated ability to spot new opportunities and spearhead new initiatives
• A friendly and collaborative attitude; ability to work well independently and in groups with minimal supervision; ability to navigate ambiguity, embrace client oversight at all levels and balance competing demands
• Additional client-specific required qualifications will be discussed with appropriate candidates

FRDA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, train, compensate, discharge or any other term or condition of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.