Operational Specialist (Part Time) with Security Clearance

Client Solution Architects; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

CSA Global LLC is seeking an Operations Specialist for on-site support in Washington, DC, offering part-time hours with a mandatory 12-hour daily coverage to sustain SEOC operations. You will monitor, analyze, and report on operational streams to support Commander’s critical information requirements.

The role requires a Secret Clearance and experience with C2/C4I, SITREPs, and 24/7 operations, plus strong skills in Excel and Power BI. Join a mission-focused team serving Navy programs.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• 5+ years in continuous operations center watch/operational intelligence.
• Experience with unclassified/classified C2/C4I systems.
• Strong knowledge of NIMS/ICS and OPREP-3.
• Proficient in Excel, Power BI, and data visualization.
• Excellent written and oral communication to brief senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and analyze SITREPs, spot reports, and messages to identify trends.
• Conduct root cause analysis on operational reporting to support decision-making.
• Use trends to generate data-driven recommendations for incident response.
• Analyze cross-domain reports to assess impact on readiness and continuity.
• Translate Navy data into enterprise trend models and dashboards.
• Provide 24/7 SEOC coverage and brief government reps as needed.
• Support COOP execution and track SEOC equipment status.
• Ensure COMSEC and IA compliance for secure communications.

Skills

Security Clearance (Secret)

Operational Monitoring

Data Analysis

C4I Systems Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related field

Master’s degree in EM/Analytics or related field

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Operational Specialist (Part Time) CSA Global LLC

Operational Specialist (Part Time) CSA Global LLC Operational Specialist (Part Time) Washington, DC Job Type Part-time Description Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking an Operations Specialist to support our Navy client onsite in Washington, DC.

This position will support Part Time hours, including required hours each month to maintain access to the systems while also providing backup for full time Operations Specialists. For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions. CSA Global Inc. is seeking an Operations Specialist to provide 12 hours/day , on-site support in monitoring, collecting, and sharing all aspects of reporting information associated with the operations of the Shore Enterprise Operations Center (SEOC), currently located with Building 111 at the Washington Navy Yard. Primary responsibility includes maintaining situational awareness (SA) and situational understanding (SU) in accordance with the Commander’s Critical Information Requirements (CCIRs) and with local directives and standard operating procedures.

How Role will make an impact: * Synthesize and analyze all incoming reporting streams--to include Situational Reports (SITREPs), spot reports, and global installation messages--to actively create, identify, and recommend overarching operational trends, patterns, and anomalies.

• Conduct rigorous root cause analysis and deep-dive assessments on the total volume of operational reporting to recommend localized or enterprise-wide vulnerabilities, directly supporting Commander's decision-making.
• Utilize operational report trends and established reporting triggers to generate data-driven recommendations and predictive analysis, improving immediate incident response, force protection, and crisis action planning.
• Analyze cross-domain operational reporting to determine the broader impacts of ongoing events on Shore Enterprise readiness and continuity of operations.
• Improve fleet integration and Type Commander (TYCOM) communication by integrating and translating Navy Component Commander (NCC) and TYCOM operational data into enterprise-wide trend models.
• Establish and maintain a data architecture that supports the compilation, organization, assessment, and rapid dissemination of trend analyses generated from all available reporting methods.
• Provide continuous 24/7 SEOC operational coverage.
• Actively monitor unclassified and classified SEOC information systems for updates, alerts, and operational changes.
• Screen, categorize, analyze, and format all incoming message traffic for rapid distribution.
• Disseminate critical intelligence and situational updates in real time.
• Support Crisis Action Team (CAT) operations, fully utilizing the C4I Suite and other available SEOC information systems.
• Provide approved oral and written responses, as well as high-level briefings, to queries on behalf of the Government representative.
• Execute Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans when directed.
• Track the status of SEOC equipment and report in accordance with local policy and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Follow local security procedures, comply with all regulations governing secure communications equipment (COMSEC), support Navy Information Assurance (IA) requirements, and ensure the proper handling of classified material within an open-secret secure space.

Requirements

What you’ll need to have to join our award-winning team:

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret Clearance.
• A minimum of five (5) years of combined experience in continuous operations center watch standing and evaluating operational intelligence/reporting to identify trends.
• Demonstrated experience actively monitoring unclassified and classified Command and Control (C2) or C4I systems, screening high volumes of message traffic, and maintaining Situational Awareness (SA) in a high-tempo, 24/7 environment.
• Strong knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), US Navy reporting processes (e.g., OPREP-3), and crisis action planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office productivity tools, with a strong focus on Excel (pivot tables, data modeling), SharePoint list management, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) to track and project trend data.
• Strong experience in synthesizing multi-source operational reporting (e.g., SITREPs, spot reports) to identify historical patterns, conduct root cause analysis, gap analysis, and Course of Action (COA) development.
• Exceptionally strong written and oral communications skills, with the personal decorum, temperament, and bearing required to successfully brief Flag Officers and senior civilian executives during rapidly evolving incidents.
• In-depth knowledge of Emergency Management Program Assessment.

What Sets You Apart

What Sets You Apart: * Bachelor’s and master’s degree in Emergency Management, Disaster Preparedness/Response, Analytics, Public Policy, Public Administration, or Business Administration.

• Direct knowledge of or experience with the Navy installation EM program

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• * Sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer workstation
• * Use hands and fingers to operate keyboards, mice, and other input devices
• * Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• * Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
• * Stand, walk, bend, or reach; Access equipment located in data centers, offices, or under desks
• * Lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds