Watch Officer
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Job Location:
Reston, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 73450 - 132775
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Watch Officer in our National Security Sectors (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering Computer Network Operations (CNO) Mission Software Analytical Methods and Modeling Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos we offer competitive benefits including Paid Time Off 11 paid Holidays 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting Flexible Schedules Discounted Stock Purchase Plans Technical Upskilling Education and Training Support Parental Paid Leave and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist and facilitate the functions and capabilities of the response operations center (ROC) to include:
- Continuous information sharing knowledge management communications and reporting support with 24/7 two-person teams within the ROC.
- Provide staff that are proficient in the operation of all continuity communications platforms required by Office of Management and Budget/Office of Science and Technology Policy Directive D-16-1.
- Develop Response Operations Center routine and incident response procedures job aids checklists Response Operations Center daily situation reports and the ROC Watch Officer internal training process for all Watch Officers.
- Conduct alert notification of individuals and teams for the orderly transition to crisis team operations and processes if required.
- Draft daily and event driven Situational Awareness Reports concerning IC and customer capability and capacity to provide intelligence to include the execution of supporting contingency and continuity plans.
- Ensure the ROC readiness that enable daily situational awareness of ongoing and emerging events.
- Provide support to ongoing IC continuity response activities to include the response operations center and alternate facility plans and procedures.
- Support asset management staff (Accountable Officer Responsible Officer and User) in maintaining an accurate inventory and accountable distribution of equipment.
- Participate in after-action reviews and corrective actions to address shortfalls identified during events or exercises as directed.
- Support emergency management/incident response functions as needed to accomplish the Preparedness and Mission Resilience (PMR) mission.
Basic Qualifications:
- TS/SCI with Polygraph required
- Typically requires a BA degree and 4 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 6 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be exchanged for education.
- Minimum of 5 years work experience
- Experience in a Completion Based/Deliverables based contract.
At Leidos the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you apply today.
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
Were the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We dont wear capes (theyre a safety hazard) but we do solve high-stakes problems with code caffeine and a healthy disregard for how its always been done.
Original Posting:
December 29 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $73450.00 - $132775.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Federal Agencies
- Customer Service
- Clearance
- Facility
- Suspicious Activity
- Property Damage
- Public Safety
- Daily Operations
- Professional Development
- Access Control
- Communication
- General Public
- Procedures
- Powerpoint
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
