CSA is looking for an Operations Specialist II (Lead Watch Stander) to provide 24/7, on-site support in monitoring, collecting and sharing all aspects of reporting information associated with the operations of the Commander Navy Installation Command (CNIC) Shore Enterprise Operations Center (SEOC), currently located within Building 111 at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. 

How Your Role Will Make an Impact:

• Primary responsibility includes maintaining situational awareness
• (SA) and situational understanding (SU) in accordance with the Commander’s Critical Information Requirements (CCIRs) and with local directives and standard operating procedures. This requirement is often
• performed independently and serves as the command’s first line of critical information flow.
• Team Lead of four Operations Specialists performing 12-hour continuous watch standing at the SEOC and assuming the watch as a relief as necessary. Normally works an 8-hour day during normal business hours and prepares schedules and reports and other requirements as identified by the SEOC Manager.
• Assisting the CNIC N37 Staff with the flow of information to the staff, regions and installations,
• Screening, categorizing, and formatting all incoming message traffic for distribution,
• Preparing and disseminating briefs in accordance with Commander’s requirements,
• Supporting, implementing and proposing direction for Crisis Action Team (CAT) operations information management, including using the C4I Suite and all other available information systems in the SEOC,
• Providing oral and written responses and briefings to queries by Echelon I, II, III, and IV commands, leadership and staff, and by external stakeholders for approval by the Government representative,
• Promoting knowledge sharing among Echelon I, II, III, and IV commands and other stakeholder organizations through collaborative business processes,
• Executing Continuity Of Operations (COOP) plans when directed, including deployment to a COOP site,
• Maintaining and tracking status of equipment in the SEOC,
• Ensuring compliance with all regulations and policy governing secure communications equipment and procedures,
• Following local security procedures and supporting Navy Information Assurance (IA) requirements,
• Properly handling classified material in an open secret secure space.

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret Clearance
• Minimum of 5 years experience in command center, or communications center operations.
• A Bachelor's of Science Degree
• Recent relevant experience in emergency management operations for either federal or state organizations
• At least 8 years of military service

• Willingness to work on-site
• Experience with leading a team
• Ability to work irregular hours/shifts throughout a 24/7 period

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Applicants may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active United States Department of Defense security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role.

As a federal contractor, CSA will abide by the client’s infectious disease protocols.

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