Operations Specialist Watchstander SECRET clearance

Tenica; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TENICA and Associates seeks an Operations Specialist II (Watchstander) in San Diego, CA to support 24/7 monitoring, information sharing, and C4I tool usage for regional operations. The role includes shift work (12h days), briefings, and incident response across multiple agencies.

The position requires knowledge of DOD processes, Navy/DOD organization, and strong analytical and communication skills, with a U.S. Citizenship requirement.

Qualifications

• DOD Title 10 responsibilities knowledge desired.
• Navy/DOD organization knowledge desired.
• Ability to analyze information and make recommendations under pressure.
• Ability to articulate complex issues both orally and in writing.
• Teamwork in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication to senior officials.
• Ability to handle multiple actions concurrently.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 situational awareness and understanding of regional activities.
• Prepare and disseminate oral and written briefings.
• Maintain and track status of ROC equipment.
• Respond to urgent situations and notify Region operations.
• Support crisis action management for Region operations.
• Screen, categorize and distribute incoming messages.
• Control access to the Regional Operations Center.
• Execute Continuity of Operations activities.
• Prepare execute summaries and reports per policy and SOP.
• Ingest information into situational awareness displays.
• Provide all-hazards warnings.
• Coordinate with Protection Ashore capabilities (Fire, Emergency Services, AT, Emergency Management).

Skills

DOD knowledge

CNIC/Navy ops

Info analysis

Oral/written comms

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree desired

Job description

Position Description:

As a Operations Specialist II (Watchstander) in Navy Regional Operations Centers (San Diego, CA) 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 Centers. The requirements include maintaining 24/7 situational awareness and situational understanding in accordance with the Commander's Critical Information Requirements, local directives, and Standard Operating Procedures. Position requires working shift work (12 hours a day for five on, five off, then 2 on, 2 off), working day or night shifts, and occasional surge work in support of Regional operations.

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
• Ten Years of Military Experience Recommended
• Five years DOD or DHS operations center environment experience recommended

Requirements/Abilities:

Must complete the following on-line courses before work start date:

• FEMA Course IC 100, Introduction to Incident Command System
• FEMA Course IC 200, IC for Single Resources/Initial Action
• FEMA Course IS-700, National Incident Management System
• FEMA Course IS-800, National Response Plan

Travel: Minimal

Company Information: TENICA and Associates is a provider of government services and consulting solutions in the areas of national defense, homeland and cyber security. TENICA provides knowledgeable and experienced subject matter experts to perform a variety of professional services, logistics and supply chain management, crisis prevention and response, and information technology solutions to solve dynamic security challenges. Founded in 2008 and based in Chantilly, Virginia, TENICA is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, Small Business (SDVOB and WOSB) and is a participant in the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) business development program.