diff --git a/backend/app/services/operational_alert_service.py b/backend/app/services/operational_alert_service.py
index dc50a4b..69c16cf 100644
--- a/backend/app/services/operational_alert_service.py
+++ b/backend/app/services/operational_alert_service.py
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ from app.models.ownership_queue import RevalidationQueueItem, QueueStatus
 from app.models.ownership_queue import TechniqueOwnership
 from app.models.executive_dashboard import PostureSnapshot
 from app.models.enums import TechniqueStatus
+from app.models.user import User
 
 log = logging.getLogger(__name__)