Operations Watch Officer

CACI • Mclean, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is hiring Operations Watch Officers in McLean, Virginia, to support the National Counterterrorism Center Operations Center (NCTOC) or the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Watch. The role provides 24/7/365 operational support using Identity Intelligence and/or Targeting skills. For the DNI Watch, the position provides traditional watch floor support. The officer monitors and identifies key message traffic from cable repositories to support situational-awareness and other ad hoc products, and researches and writes reports and articles that summarize and contextualize current intelligence within a 24-hour reporting cycle. The position requires completing a multiweek certification course before transitioning to an operations team and producing situational-awareness and analytical products in a continuous-coverage environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or master's degree (MA/MS).
• 1 to 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Prior experience working jointly with Intelligence Community departments and agencies.
• Demonstrated familiarity with a variety of Intelligence Community databases, networks, and operational environments.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced, demanding operational environment, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in team or collaborative environments.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under strict guidelines while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Active ODNI ISSA Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Targeting Analyst.
• Experience as an Identities Intelligence (I2) Analyst.
• Experience supporting a traditional watch floor environment.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor intelligence cables using NCTC-designated networks, platforms, and databases to identify counterterrorism-related intelligence of interest.
• Identify counterterrorism-related intelligence cables of interest and highlight critical items to Watch Team leadership for immediate action.
• Prepare articles and analytical products that support production requirements and ensure accuracy and relevance for senior policymakers.
• Edit intelligence products for proper classification, content accuracy, contextual clarity, and adherence to intelligence community standards.
• Produce analytical products in response to time-sensitive events, providing policymakers with intelligence related to developing and changing situations worldwide.
• Alert leadership to worldwide breaking events of interest in accordance with established NCTC Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning resources.
• Competitive compensation.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time-off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level