JOC Watch Officer

CACI; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a JOC Watch Officer to provide 24/7 Joint Operations Center support in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. The role emphasizes real-time situational awareness, rapid information communication, and coordination with CENTCOM components and mission partners.

The ideal candidate holds a TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for SAP access and has experience in JOC operations, operational reporting, and crisis response to support national security missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in joint, combatant command, military operations, operations centers, or national security missions.
• Experience serving as a JOC Watch Officer or supporting 24/7 operations, real-time situational awareness, operational reporting, and crisis response.
• Experience coordinating operational information across Component Commands, subordinate units, Joint Staff, coalition forces, and mission partners.
• Ability to communicate operational information through CCIRs, SIRs, IRs, 5Ws, BLUFs, status reports, operational updates, and senior leader briefings.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for SAP access and ability to support OCONUS deployment requirements, including SPOT/LOA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a JOC Watch Officer supporting 24/7 USCENTCOM Joint Operations Center operations and maintaining continuous situational awareness across the AOR.
• Serve as a communications node between the CENTCOM JOC, Component Commands, subordinate units, coalition forces, Joint Staff, and mission partners.
• Support JOC CHOPS and Team Chief by collecting, validating, and rapidly communicating operational information and significant activities.
• Track and report CENTCOM operations, force posture, RIP-TOA activities, Response Force readiness, U.S. personnel, and operational movements throughout the AOR.
• Monitor and report Ballistic Theater Missile Defense systems, air and ISR assets, casualties, wounded personnel transportation, and Human Remains movements.
• Monitor weather impacts to ISR, maritime, and other operational activities and provide timely reporting on mission impacts.
• Track humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, repatriation, crisis response, and other designated operations and provide status updates to JOC leadership.
• Monitor operational reporting for CCIRs, SIRs, IRs, 5Ws, and BLUFs and provide real-time notifications during crisis and high-threat events.
• Maintain operational information within Maven Smart System and C2IE, leveraging AI-enabled capabilities to enhance senior leader situational awareness.

Skills

JOC Watch Officer experience

24/7 operations

Operational reporting

CCIRs/SIRs/IRs communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Maven Smart System

C2IE

AMHSIO

DRRS

Job description

Job Title: JOC Watch Officer

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for individuals to join a program that delivers mission-critical advisory, training, and operational support services that help mission partners stay ahead of rapidly evolving global threats. Working across geographic and functional combatant commands, these professionals play a vital role in developing, integrating, and sustaining mission-ready task forces that enhance joint force effectiveness and operational success.

This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact missions, collaborate with experienced professionals, and support strategic operations that strengthen our nation's defense capabilities around the world. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace complex challenges, and are committed to mission excellence will find meaningful opportunities for growth and impact within CACI and on this team.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a JOC Watch Officer supporting 24/7 USCENTCOM Joint Operations Center operations and maintaining continuous situational awareness across the AOR.
• Serve as a communications node between the CENTCOM JOC, Component Commands, subordinate units, coalition forces, Joint Staff, and mission partners.
• Support JOC CHOPS and Team Chief by collecting, validating, and rapidly communicating operational information and significant activities.
• Track and report CENTCOM operations, force posture, RIP-TOA activities, Response Force readiness, U.S. personnel, and operational movements throughout the AOR.
• Monitor and report Ballistic Theater Missile Defense systems, air and ISR assets, casualties, wounded personnel transportation, and Human Remains movements.
• Monitor weather impacts to ISR, maritime, and other operational activities and provide timely reporting on mission impacts.
• Track humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, repatriation, crisis response, and other designated operations and provide status updates to JOC leadership.
• Monitor operational reporting for CCIRs, SIRs, IRs, 5Ws, and BLUFs and provide real-time notifications during crisis and high-threat events.
• Maintain operational information within Maven Smart System and C2IE, leveraging AI-enabled capabilities to enhance senior leader situational awareness.
• Track AMHSIO messages, support DRRS coordination, and rapidly respond to information requests from the CENTCOM Commander, J3, JOC CHOPS, and senior leaders.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience supporting joint, combatant command, military operations, operations centers, or national security missions.
• Experience serving as a JOC Watch Officer or supporting 24/7 operations, real-time situational awareness, operational reporting, and crisis response.
• Experience coordinating operational information across Component Commands, subordinate units, Joint Staff, coalition forces, and mission partners.
• Ability to communicate operational information through CCIRs, SIRs, IRs, 5Ws, BLUFs, status reports, operational updates, and senior leader briefings.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for SAP access and ability to support OCONUS deployment requirements, including SPOT/LOA requirements.

Desired:

• Experience supporting USCENTCOM or another Geographic Combatant Command JOC, including JOC battle rhythm, reporting requirements, and CCMD operational products.
• Experience with Maven Smart System, C2IE, AMHSIO, DRRS, and other command-and-control, operational picture, messaging, or readiness systems.
• Experience supporting crisis operations, missile defense, ISR and force posture tracking, personnel accountability, Response Force readiness, and senior leader decision support.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, educ