C2 Watchstander

Imperative Systems

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Imperative Systems is seeking highly qualified C2 Watchstanders to join our team in support of U.S. Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton. In this critical role, you will provide Installation Protection support across the full spectrum of operationsâfrom preparation (pre-incident) through response to recovery. This position supports command and control (C2) decision processes and communicates vital information to multiple stakeholders, including Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES), Anti-Terrorism (AT), Emergency Management (EM), Law Enforcement/Security, and Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, Radiological and Explosive (CBRNE) functions. You will execute a comprehensive operations management process to mitigate risk to critical assets and direct, facilitate, and coordinate operations support resources during both daily and crisis operations. We believe our team members are partners, and we invest in their training and professional development. Our commitment to continuous improvement fosters the growth of our people and furthers their dedication to our customers' mission.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of military experience (active duty, Reserve, or National Guard)
Minimum 5 years of experience in a DoD or DHS operations center, state/local command center, or communications center environment
Recent relevant experience in operations management for federal or state organizations
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (any field of study)
FEMA Course ICS 100: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
FEMA Course ICS 200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
FEMA Course IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS)
FEMA Course IS-800.A: National Response Plan (NRP)
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications
Experience with mass notification systems, secure email, telephones, and Secure Video Teleconferencing (SVTC)
Ability to operate in both SIPR and NIPR environments

Nice To Haves

U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) service background
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or experience in law enforcement, base emergency management, or incident response
Familiarity with Marine Corps Installation Command (MCICOM) organization and mission
Experience with C4I systems and command center technologies
Knowledge of USMC/DoD organization, missions, policies, Title 10 responsibilities, and chain of command
Ability to analyze information, make recommendations under rapidly changing conditions, and articulate complex issues both verbally and in writing
Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work under pressure as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Excellent written and oral communication skills for preparing reports, conducting briefings, and communicating with senior Government officials
Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, personal initiative, and ability to manage simultaneous projects

Responsibilities

Maintain 24/7 information flow and prepare briefs for Commander and Government representatives in accordance with operational requirements
Provide oral and written responses and briefings to subordinate commands, leadership, Installation EOCs, and inter-agency partners
Monitor and track RDOC equipment status and provide immediate Chain of Command notification per SOPs and CCIRs
Support Crisis Action Team operations and C4I Suite information management systems in the Operations Center
Manage Automated Message Handling System (AMHS) traffic, RDOC access control, and compliance with security procedures and Information Assurance requirements
Execute Continuity of Operations (COOP) procedures and maintain emergency displacement proficiency
Prepare reports, Executive Summaries, position papers, and Requests for Support for Government personnel review and approval