Operations Specialist II (Watchstanding)

TENICA and Associates LLC; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TENICA and Associates LLC seeks an Operations Specialist II (Watchstander) in Silverdale, WA, to support a Navy Regional Operations Center. You will ensure 24/7 situational awareness, manage information through C4I tools, and coordinate incident responses in a high‑tempo environment.

Responsibilities include briefing stakeholders, tracking equipment status, and supporting crisis action management. Shift work: 12 hours on, 7 days off, with periodic night rotations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DoD procedures and security requirements.
• Experience analyzing information under pressure and presenting findings.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 situational awareness and understanding of Region activities.
• Prepare oral and written briefings and disseminate briefings.
• Maintain and track status of ROC equipment and facilities.

Skills

DOD Title 10 knowledge

Navy/DOD familiarity

Information analysis

Oral & written communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Crisis management

US Citizenship

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree desired

Tools

C4I tools

Job description

We believe that every person, given the opportunity and the tools, is capable of achieving great things. Our team members focus on our customers and assisting them achieve their mission and goals. Our leadership nurtures our team’s potential by treating each employee with honesty, integrity, respect, dignity, compassion and fairness.

And we’re looking for motivated people who share those values!.

7 days on / 7 days off

Position Description:

As the Operations Specialist II (Watchstander) in a Navy Regional Operations Center, located in Silverdale, WA, you will support the monitoring, collection and sharing of all aspects of information and knowledge management using Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Intelligence (C4I) tools in the Operations Center. The requirements include maintaining 24/7 situational awareness and situational understanding in accordance with the Commander's Critical Information Requirements (CCIRs), Operation Reports (OPREPs), local directives, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Position requires shift work (12 hours a day for seven days, then 7 days off) working periodic rotations for Night Shift.

Responsibilities:

• Provide 24/7 situational awareness and situational understanding of activities of interest in the Region
• Prepare oral and written briefings and disseminate briefings
• Maintain and track status of equipment in ROC
• Provide immediate response to situations requiring immediate action or notification regarding ongoing activities in Region
• Support crisis action management in support of Region operations
• Screen, categorize and distribute incoming messages
• Control access into the Regional Operations Center
• Execute Continuity of Operations activities
• Prepare execute summaries and other reports as directed and required by policy and Standard Operating Procedures
• Receive and process information into situational awareness displays
• Provide all-hazards warnings
• Coordinate with core Protection Ashore capabilities including Fire and Emergency Services, Anti-Terrorism, and Emergency Management staffs

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of DOD Title 10 responsibilities desired
• Knowledge of Navy/DOD organization, role of CNIC, and Navy/DOD mission
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze information and make recommendations under rapidly changing conditions
• Demonstrate the ability to articulate complex issues and resolutions both orally and verbally
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work under constant pressure
• Skills in applying complex fact-finding, analytical, and problem solving methods and techniques
• Skill in written and oral communications sufficient to prepare and present findings and recommendations to senior officials
• Ability to work multiple actions concurrently
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma required, Bachelor's Degree desired
• Military Experience Preferred