Joint Operations Center Analyst

SMX is seeking a highly experienced Joint Operations Center Analyst (JOCA) – Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide advanced operational and intelligence support to a fast-paced, high-impact special operations mission environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of joint/combined operations, crisis response, and intelligence fusion, ensuring mission commanders receive timely and accurate situational awareness and support for real-world and contingency operations.

This position requires a DoD TS/SCI security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Application Deadline:  March 30, 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as SME and primary point of contact for operational and intelligence activities in a 24/7 joint operations center
• Provide expert all-source analysis, operational recommendations, and situational awareness to commanders and mission planners
• Fuse real-time reporting from multiple intelligence and operational sources to develop comprehensive common operational pictures
• Draft, edit, and present briefings, operational summaries, situation reports (SITREPs), and threat assessments to senior leaders
• Coordinate with interagency, military, and partner nation representatives to ensure accuracy and timely information flow
• Monitor and assess evolving operational environments, anticipating and identifying emerging threats, risks, and opportunities
• Lead or advise on crisis action response, mission planning, and special tasking as required by the command center
• Support the implementation and refinement of joint center standard operating procedures (SOPs), training, and exercise programs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in intelligence, national security, military operations, or related field
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience supporting operations or intelligence in a joint, combined, or interagency environment
• Direct experience working in a Joint Operations Center, Watch, Fusion Cell, or similar operational command post
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, synthesize, and communicate complex operational and intelligence data
• Experience briefing senior leaders and producing high-quality written and visual operational products

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 The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:: $98,000 USD - $138,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).