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Operations Watch Officer

CACI


Job Location:

McLean, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 66100 - 135600
Posted: 10 November 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 7 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Operations Watch Officer

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:
CACI has openings for Operations Watch Officer in McLean this position you will support the National Counterterrorism Center Operations Center (NCTOC) or the Office of Director National Intelligence DNI Watch. As an operations watch officer you will provide support 24/7 365 using Identity Intelligence and/or Targeting skills. For the DNI Watch you will be providing traditional watch floor support. This role is responsible for monitoring and identifying key record message traffic from a variety of cable repositories to drive development and production of situational awareness products and other ad-hoc products. This role is responsible for conducting research and writing reports and articles that summarize and contextualize current intelligence within a 24-hour reporting cycle.

This position requires completion of a multiweek certification course to learn the necessary functions and tradecraft to transition to an operations team and provide 24/7/365 situational awareness and analytic products.


Responsibilities:

  • Continuously monitor intelligence cables using NCTC-designated networks platforms and databases to identify counterterrorism-related intelligence of interest
  • Identify CT-related intelligence cables of interest and highlight critical items to Watch Team leadership for immediate action
  • Prepare articles and analytical products supporting production requirements ensuring accuracy and relevance for senior policymakers
  • Edit intelligence products for proper classification content accuracy contextual clarity and adherence to intelligence community standards
  • Produce analytical products in response to time-sensitive events providing policymakers with necessary intelligence related to developing and changing situations worldwide
  • Alert leadership to worldwide breaking events of interest per established NCTC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) policies and guidelines

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelors degree (BA/BS) or Masters degree (MA/MS)
  • 1 to 10 years of relevant professional experience
  • Prior experience working jointly with Intelligence Community (IC) departments and agencies
  • Demonstrated familiarity with a variety of IC databases networks and operational environments
  • Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced demanding operational environment including weekends and holidays
  • Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in team or collaborative environments
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities under strict guidelines while maintaining excellent customer service
  • Active ODNI ISSA Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with Polygraph


Desired:


  • Experience as a Targeting Analyst OR
  • Experience as an Identities Intelligence (I2) Analyst OR
  • Experience supporting a traditional watch floor environment


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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.


Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$66100 - $135600

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation age national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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