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Ops Watch Officer

  • Ops Watch Officer job type Posted on: Nov 09, 2026
  • Ops Watch Officer experience level Amentum
  • Ops Watch Officer employment type Mc Lean, Virginia
  • Ops Watch Officer employment type Onsite
  • Ops Watch Officer salary Full-time

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Job Title :

Ops Watch Officer

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Mc Lean Virginia United States

Remote :

No

Jobcon Logo Job Description :

Ops Watch OfficerAmentum has a new and exciting opportunity for an Ops Watch Officer in our Intelligence and Cyber Group in McLean, VA. This contract provides and sustains counterterrorism awareness for NCTC and the CT community. Analysts research, draft, coordinate, and edit articles for publication; identify IC collection gaps and evaluate solutions; conduct intelligence analysis and integration for the IC; complete screening, vetting, and watchlisting; and provide analytic and mission support.Work Schedule: Panama Plus Schedule- 5-week rotating schedule: 2 weeks of day shift (4AM-4PM), 2 weeks of night shift (4PM-4AM).The selected candidate will serve as a key member of a team of highly qualified and motivated individuals in an exciting, 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. Shifts are a Panama Plus Schedule- 5-week rotating schedule: 2 weeks of day shift (4AM-4PM), 2 weeks of night shift (4PM-4AM).The Ops Watch Officer will be required to perform the following:Constant monitoring of multiple channels of classified and open-source media for US-related threats on a worldwide basisSorting and prioritizing intelligence and operational message trafficProviding early warnings and alert to key officials and facilitating the flow of critical information to those who need it on a timely basisProducing alerts and responses to time-sensitive events to provide policymakers necessary intelligence related to developing and changing situationsAlerting customer leadership to worldwide breaking eventsMinimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):Active TS/SCI with polygraph is requiredDemonstrated knowledge in the following areas: All Source information including, HUMINT, SIGINT, IMINT, Open Source, and ELINTAbility to support 24x7 watch operations working twelve hours shiftsCandidates must have familiarity with a variety of Intelligence Community databases, networks, and environmentsEffective use of MS Office applications in a multi-level security settingSecurity Clearance Required:TS/SCI with a polygraphMinimum Education:Bachelor's degreeMinimum Years of Experience:Three years of experienceThis position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.Compensation Details:$100,000 - $145,000The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.Benefits Overview:Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)Educational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Jobcon Logo Position Details

Posted:

Nov 09, 2026

Reference Number:

13695_U-132433544253

Employment:

Full-time

City:

Mc Lean

Job Origin:

APPCAST_CPC

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Ops Watch OfficerAmentum has a new and exciting opportunity for an Ops Watch Officer in our Intelligence and Cyber Group in McLean, VA. This contract provides and sustains counterterrorism awareness for NCTC and the CT community. Analysts research, draft, coordinate, and edit articles for publication; identify IC collection gaps and evaluate solutions; conduct intelligence analysis and integration for the IC; complete screening, vetting, and watchlisting; and provide analytic and mission support.Work Schedule: Panama Plus Schedule- 5-week rotating schedule: 2 weeks of day shift (4AM-4PM), 2 weeks of night shift (4PM-4AM).The selected candidate will serve as a key member of a team of highly qualified and motivated individuals in an exciting, 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. Shifts are a Panama Plus Schedule- 5-week rotating schedule: 2 weeks of day shift (4AM-4PM), 2 weeks of night shift (4PM-4AM).The Ops Watch Officer will be required to perform the following:Constant monitoring of multiple channels of classified and open-source media for US-related threats on a worldwide basisSorting and prioritizing intelligence and operational message trafficProviding early warnings and alert to key officials and facilitating the flow of critical information to those who need it on a timely basisProducing alerts and responses to time-sensitive events to provide policymakers necessary intelligence related to developing and changing situationsAlerting customer leadership to worldwide breaking eventsMinimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):Active TS/SCI with polygraph is requiredDemonstrated knowledge in the following areas: All Source information including, HUMINT, SIGINT, IMINT, Open Source, and ELINTAbility to support 24x7 watch operations working twelve hours shiftsCandidates must have familiarity with a variety of Intelligence Community databases, networks, and environmentsEffective use of MS Office applications in a multi-level security settingSecurity Clearance Required:TS/SCI with a polygraphMinimum Education:Bachelor's degreeMinimum Years of Experience:Three years of experienceThis position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.Compensation Details:$100,000 - $145,000The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.Benefits Overview:Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)Educational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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