Focal Point Program Control Officer

We greatly appreciate your interest in the Focal Point Program Control Officer position. Please note that at this time, we are currently recruiting for this position in response to a recently released Request for Information (RFI). Interviews will begin once the official Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued. Candidates who meet the qualifications will be contacted as the process moves forward.

Those who apply at this stage will have preference over candidates who apply once the position is confirmed. We are actively reviewing the details and will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this process.

About Valens Global 

Valens Global provides analyses, strategies, and innovative solutions that anticipate and address critical threats to people, businesses, and governments. Our goal, simply put, is to empower clients with essential knowledge as they navigate complex security challenges rooted in a changing global society. We believe these twenty-first century challenges require analysts who are fiercely independent, forward thinking, and unafraid to challenge received wisdom. We foster an intellectually vibrant climate. We emphasize teamwork, transparency, meritocracy, accountability, and empowerment at junior levels. We are proud of our track record. Our products exceed our clients’ expectations and stand the test of time. At Valens, you would be part of a smart, talented, and confident team of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and outlooks. We think Valens is a great place to work, and we think you’ll agree. 

Valens Global is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Focal Point Program Services expert. This role is essential in supporting the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) in Tampa, FL, by managing knowledge management systems and functions related to the Focal Point Control Program. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide subject matter expertise input to the ACCM program in accordance with USCENTCOM Regulation 335-2, maintaining an accurate archive of personnel currently read on to controlled ACCMs ​ 
• Coordinate read-on and read-off of personnel with subordinate and adjacent ACCM points of contact, capturing the required data in the appropriate databases
• Process Information Access Authorizations in coordination with Lead Planner POCs, USCENTCOM Focal Point Program Control Office (FPPCO), and SSO
• Conduct Manual Cross Domain Transfers of digital products to support division activities in accordance with the USCENTCOM Authorized Transfer Agent program
• Serve as a Division Primary (and Directorate Alternate) Knowledge and Information Management Representative (KIMR), as well as the Division Records Management Officer
• Develop and utilize automated information systems to disseminate internal and external information and perform related resource management functions
• Manage SharePoint Portals across multiple networks, responsible for SharePoint administration and security, SharePoint development, and SharePoint site management
• Provide coordination of FOIAs and MDRs according to legal standards, ensuring plans and orders are properly safeguarded

Minimum Qualifications:  

• U.S. citizenship  
• Must possess and maintain a Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
• Bachelor’s degree   1 year of experience (inclusive of internships) working on issues related to international affairs or national security 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience at a Joint or Combined Command Headquarters or Service Component headquarters that directly supports a Geographic Combatant Command, and at least 5 years of working in a Focal Point Control Program
• Detailed knowledge of the ACCM program and USCENTCOM Regulation 335-2
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and proficiency in knowledge management and information systems
• Experience conducting research drawing on a wide range of open sources   
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Strong critical and creative thinking skills   
• Strong writing and editing capabilities 
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Proficiency in developing and utilizing automated information systems for resource management 
• Organizational and project management planning skills 
• Experience conducting quantitative research and data analysis 
• Experience and interest in learning and applying new technologies  
• Experience in managing SharePoint Portals and conducting Manual Cross Domain Transfers
• Experience with command-and-control information systems

Required Application Materials:  

• Cover Letter  
• Resume or CV

Why Join Us: 

• Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in strategic planning and coordination efforts that support national security and defense
• ​Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic and supportive setting

*Candidates must complete the Predictive Index Assessments. Please click on this link to be redirected to the behavioral assessment, a free-choice, untimed test that helps us comprehend how you view your personal work ethic and how you view the workplace: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/0oh/FocalPointProgramControlOfficer