Job description
Job Title: Watch Officer
PacArctic, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is looking for a dedicated and experienced individual to perform the duties of a Watch Officer (Jr-Level) at our customer site in Washington, DC. THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE.
The Watch Officer will maintain the common operating picture for USAID’s Office of Security (SEC) on a 24/7 watch floor based in Washington D.C.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Assist leadership by maintaining common operating picture for the Command Center, follow the directives and guidance provided by chain of command, Laws, Regulations, ADS, SOPs. Assists in responding to leadership requests for information, notifications, briefings, shift reports, and monitoring and tracking events
- Monitors open source intelligence, news media, and DoS cables. Knowledgeable of agency contingency plans and COOP plans. Capable of sending Emergency Notifications
- Maintains an active control and reporting on all activity logs and requests for information. Coordinates requests for information from leadership, employees, and partners organizations. Assists in advising USAID leadership on the timing, scale, and scope of the USG COVID-19 response with emphasis on operational planning and emergency implementation
- Accomplishes critical work related to the conceptualization, design, documentation, and/or management of programs and/or projects that focus on the operational aspects of the task force. Evaluate mission-specific and/or centralized response programs and projects
- Evaluates options and develops specific operational plans appropriate to the emergencies impacting USAID operations worldwide, including COVID-19
- Manages the agency’s emergency initiatives through inter-agency response strategies, developing timely program and operations implementation and evaluating the effectiveness of these programs
- Coordinates with other U.S. Government agencies involved in the COVID-19 and emergency response from operations and policy perspectives. Regular communications and interaction with principals in the Department of State (DOS), Office of personnel Management (OPM), the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and other executive branch agencies
- Leads the design and development of new programs/projects, including initial reconnaissance of projects, preparation of scopes of work for feasibility studies
- Reviews program/project proposals for economic, financial, technical, social, and environmental soundness; and recommends or takes appropriate actio
- Integrates with Programs to identify priorities and direct / re-prioritize support
- Provides advice and guidance on operational challenges facing an agency having responsibility for crisis response with international scope and impact, such as justifying or settling matters involving a significant program policy in the arena of safety and security, logistics, overseas administration, and continuity of operations
Requirements
- Active Secret Clearance
- Quick Learner with multitasking ability
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Must be able to plan, develop, organize, and conduct special research studies providing comprehensive assessments of broad, exceptionally complex, or highly sensitive issues within the assigned area
- Develop methods of evaluating the validity, accuracy, and reliability of a broad array and high volume of information, for translation into intelligence relevant to the organization
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be capable of articulating thoughts, ideas, and opposing points of view through all forms of communication with both internal and external government agencies to effectively carry out the duties of this position
- Must be proficient in crafting all types of correspondence that reach their target audience with clarity and comprehension to include the senior management level
- Must be skillful in giving briefs, guidance, and methodologies to a diverse audience
- Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management as well as internal/external customers
- Will exhibit the ability to work and multitask independently or in a collaborative environment
- Bachelors Preferred, but not required with knowledge of command center operations.
Working Environment & Conditions
This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations. This contact information is used for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire on a status of your application.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations. This contact information is used for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire on a status of your application.
About Our Company
PacArctic, LLC , an 8(a) certified company, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, Inc., an Alaska Native Regional Corporation and part of the Koniag Government Services Sector. EHS provides a range of professional services for cyber intelligence and information technologies capabilities to the Federal Government, Civilian, and commercial markets to further the nation's national security and civilian service missions. Eagle Harbor addresses some of our country's most pressing challenges in the areas of Cyber Intelligence, Business Analysis, Emergency Preparedness and Contingency Planning.
PacArctic, LLC , an 8(a) certified company, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, Inc., an Alaska Native Regional Corporation and part of the Koniag Government Services Sector. EHS provides a range of professional services for cyber intelligence and information technologies capabilities to the Federal Government, Civilian, and commercial markets to further the nation's national security and civilian service missions. Eagle Harbor addresses some of our country's most pressing challenges in the areas of Cyber Intelligence, Business Analysis, Emergency Preparedness and Contingency Planning.
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