Joint Data Network Operations Watch Officer

Amentum•Halawa, HI

9d•$115,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Joint Data Network Operations Watch Officer to provide operational support to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) Operations Directorate at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. The role provides current and comprehensive situational awareness of friendly and hostile forces across the USPACOM Area of Responsibility and manages the Global Command and Control System-Joint (GCCS-J) architecture for exercises and real-world operations at USPACOM Headquarters. The officer maintains force posture, force tracking, and threat information; supports the Common Operational Picture (COP) and tactical data link (TDL) systems in the Command Joint Operations Center Data Fusion Center; and supports GCCS-J terminals and related equipment. The role also manages theater-level databases, facilitates data integration, and uses intelligence data and systems—including SCI-level resources—to develop complete briefings and provide analysis supporting commanders’ situational awareness. Briefing materials may be classified at the SCI level and reside on command networks cleared for information up to that level. The position requires shift work that may include non-standard hours, nights, and weekends. An active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility are required; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense, including at least 3 years working on an operational watch floor.
Preferably have worked with or be familiar with GCCS and TDL systems.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including producing information, articles, written reports, and presentations and delivering executive summaries to flag and general officers and Senior Executive Service officials.
Demonstrated skill using integrated software such as Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
Knowledge and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Super Intelligence (SI) tools in support of government client objectives, such as GPT, GenAI, AskSage, MAVEN, Machine Assist Disclosure (MAD), or Python.
Previous experience working on TS/SCI-level projects.
Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Availability for shift work that may include non-standard work hours, nights, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of experience working on USPACOM-specific topics.
Ability to evaluate and implement network changes as directed by the JICO to meet theater mission requirements.
Ability to support TDL equipment such as LMMT and ADSI for the USPACOM Joint Data Network Officer.
Experience coordinating and managing COP databases; operating GCCS-J COP or equivalent architectures for exercises and real-world operations; integrating sensor data from theater COP correlation sites and outside sources; and providing direct interface procedures and architecture reconfiguration.
Experience providing operational and technical support to Battlespace Situational Awareness information and coordinating data link interfaces with COP correlation sites.
Experience evaluating and integrating emerging COP capabilities and technologies, such as friendly force tracking and multi-tiered COP.

Responsibilities

Provide accurate and timely information on force posture, force tracking, and threat tracking throughout the theater for operations and exercises.
Maintain the Common Operational Picture (COP) and tactical data link (TDL) systems in the Command Joint Operations Center Data Fusion Center.
Support GCCS-J terminals and other peripheral equipment for theater joint track and data coordination.
Manage theater-level databases, support exercises and real-world operations, and facilitate data integration requirements for the USPACOM Joint Operations Center.
Use intelligence data and systems, including SCI-level access to Intel Link, JWICS, and JDISS, to incorporate real-time operational and intelligence information into briefings.
Develop briefing materials, which may be at the SCI level, for use on command networks cleared for information up to the SCI level.
Integrate data, analysis, and solution sets to provide insights to intelligence and operations and support commanders’ situational awareness of force posture.
Respond on short timelines to questions about Pacific theater force posture and threats and provide qualitative data supporting recommendations.
Provide regularly scheduled project plans and status reports.