Junior Operations Center Watch Analyst

Red Cedar Consultancy; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Cedar Consultancy seeks a JuniorWatch Officer to support the DHS Operations Center with 24/7 situational awareness. Responsibilities include coordinating information flow, briefing leadership, and producing incident-related reports in both classified and unclassified environments.

The role requires a BA/BS and an Active Secret Clearance, with expectations of strong typing, GIS-capable reporting, and proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in operations centers, emergency management, dispatch, or related work.
• BA/BS degree required.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of deliverables and watch stander performance.
• Manage watch functions, processes, and information flow.
• Prioritize tasks and coordinate information gathering and reporting.

Skills

Typing speed 65–70 wpm

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Situational awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Job description

Red Cedar Consultancy seeks a JuniorWatch Officer to support the DHS Operations Center with 24/7 situational awareness. Responsibilities include coordinating information flow, briefing leadership, and producing incident-related reports in both classified and unclassified environments.

The role requires a BA/BS and an Active Secret Clearance, with expectations of strong typing, GIS-capable reporting, and proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office tools.