Joint Operations Center Watch Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Dededo Municipality (GU); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Joint Operations Center Watch Specialist to provide interim capacity and subject matter expertise within the Operations Directorate, ensuring continuous situational awareness of Joint Task Force operations and readiness reporting. You will support the commander’s command and control during contingency operations and participate in planning and real-time monitoring.

The role requires 3+ years in military or joint operations, experience with J3/JTF, COP management, VTC

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in military operations, support operations, staff duty, watch floor management, or joint operations center roles.
• Experience with J3 operations and Joint Task Force structures.
• Experience in operational reporting tools, VTC systems, and COP management.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement JOC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operational processes and procedures related to Force Protection, Exercises, Training, Real-World Analysis, and Commander’s updates.
• Establish and maintain a 24/7 Watch Floor to provide real-time operational significance to senior leadership.
• Integrate intelligence applications onto the Watch Floor for enhanced coordination with the Intelligence Directorate.

Skills

Military operations experience

J3/JTF structures

VTC systems & COP management

MS Office Suite

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

AMHS messaging systems

VTC systems

COP management tools

Job description

Job Number: R0241359

Joint Operations Center Watch Specialist

The Opportunity:

Provide interim capacity and subject matter expertise within an Operations Directorate. Ensure continuous situational awareness of Joint Task Force operations, readiness reporting, and supports the commander’s ability to command and control and during contingency operations during crisis situations. Participate in operational planning, real-time monitoring, and coordination across multiple domains, including force protection, exercise planning, and operational analysis. Develop and implement JOC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operational processes and procedures related to Force Protection, Exercises, Training, Real-World Analysis, and Commander’s updates. Establish and maintain a 24/7 Watch Floor to provide real-time operational significance to senior leadership. Integrate intelligence applications onto the Watch Floor for enhanced coordination with the Intelligence Directorate. Conduct continuous communications checks with higher headquarters to ensure operational connectivity. Troubleshoot technical issues, restore VTC calls, update the theater Common Operating Picture (COP), the Commander’s update briefing and record theater-level or international events. Identify and disseminate Automated Message Handling System (AMHS) messages and taskings to the command. Incorporate exercise-related training into senior leadership daily briefs.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in military operations, support operations, staff duty, watch floor management, or joint operations center roles
• Experience with J3 operations and Joint Task Force structures
• Experience in operational reporting tools, VTC systems, and COP management
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to coordinate with senior leadership and interagency partners
• Secret clearance
• Associate's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with AMHS messaging systems and intelligence integration
• Experience with Indo-Pacific theater of operations and multinational coordination
• Experience in exercise planning and operational analysis during real-world events
• Knowledge of Antiterrorism and Force Protection programs and compliance standards
• Ability to work in a high-op tempo, 24/7 operational environment and troubleshoot technical issues under pressure
• Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills
• TS/SCI clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.