Operations Watch Officer

Leidos•McLean, VA
•$59,150 - $106,925•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is hiring an Operations Watch Officer for its Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area in McLean, Virginia. The selected candidate will support a fast-paced, mission-critical counterterrorism watch center and operations environment at a client site, serving on a team of highly qualified and motivated professionals. Candidates with intelligence, military, or law enforcement backgrounds are sought. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a rotating shift schedule of two weeks on days followed by two weeks on nights. Shifts run either 4:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.

Requirements

  • Analytic work experience in the Intelligence Community or military.
  • Familiarity with a variety of Intelligence Community databases, networks, and environments.
  • Ability to use MS Office applications effectively in a multi-level security setting.
  • Experience with Identity Resolution, Watchlisting, or Targeting.
  • Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to work a rotating shift schedule of two weeks on days and two weeks on nights, with shifts from 4:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working jointly with Intelligence Agencies.
  • Familiarity with a variety of Intelligence Community databases, networks, and environments.

Responsibilities

  • Continuously monitor multiple classified and open-source media channels for worldwide threats related to the United States.
  • Sort and prioritize intelligence and operational message traffic.
  • Provide early warnings and alerts to key officials and facilitate timely delivery of critical information to those who need it.
  • Produce alerts and responses to time-sensitive events, providing policymakers with intelligence about developing and changing situations.
  • Alert customer leadership to breaking events worldwide.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 401(k) with a 6% company match and immediate vesting
  • Flexible schedules
  • Discounted stock purchase plans
  • Technical upskilling
  • Education and training support
  • Paid parental leave
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