Operations Watch Officer

Leidos

4.1

(20)

McLean, VA

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    Position summary

    fast-paced, mission-critical counterterrorism watch center / operations environment. We are seeking candidates with intelligence, military, or law enforcement backgrounds to serve at Watch Operations Officers at our client site. TS/SCI with Polygraph is required. This position requires shift work (2 weeks of days, 2 weeks of nights- Panama rotating schedule). The shifts rotate between 4:30am-4:30pm. OR, 4:30pm-4:30-am).

    Responsibilities include:

    • Constant monitoring of multiple channels of classified and open-source media for US-related threats on a worldwide basis

    • Sorting and prioritizing intelligence and operational message traffic

    • Providing early warning and alert to key officials, and facilitating the flow of critical information to those who need it on a timely basis

    • Producing alerts and responses to time-sensitive events to provide policymakers necessary intelligence related to developing and changing situations

    • Alerting customer leadership to worldwide breaking events

    Requirements:

    • Analytic work in the intelligence community or military.

    • Candidates must have familiarity with a variety of intelligence community databases, networks, and environments.

    • Effective use of MS Office applications in a multi-level security setting.

    • Experience working jointly with the Intelligence Agencies is desired.

    • Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

    • Familiarity with a variety of intelligence community databases, networks, and environments is desired.

    • Must be comfortable working within a shift environment (2 weeks of days, 2 weeks of nights, rotating between 4:30am-4:30pm).

    • TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

    At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you - apply today.

    Original Posting:
    April 4, 2025
    For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

    Pay Range:
    Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

    Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.