Operations Support Watch Officer Sensors
Listed on 2026-09-11
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IT/Tech
IT Support, Cybersecurity, Security Management & Operations
- Base Pay $65,000.00 - $72,000.00 / Year
- Job Category Open Position
- Employee Type Full Time Exempt
Description
SABG is Hiring a Basic Sensors Watch Officer (SWO) to support the Sensors (MDA/TBS) Watch in Colorado Springs. We are seeking dedicated personnel for this unique position with a rotating shift schedule.
Must be willing to work a rotating shift schedule that includes 7 days of 12-hour shifts, alternating dayshift and night shift.
JOB TITLE :
Operations Support Watch Officer (Basic) - Sensors
CLEARANCE :
Must have a SECRET security clearance
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Perform duties as a Sensors Watch officer in the MDA Operations Support Center (OSC).
- Responsible for 24/7, 365 monitoring and timely reporting of significant events and activities supporting development efforts and daily operations of the Missile Defense System (MDS).
- Use the Operational Data Integrated Node (ODIN) and direct coordination with Combatant Command sensor managers for real-time coordination and confirmation of scheduled and unscheduled asset maintenance actions and changes in MDS configuration.
- Determine the appropriate reporting document for various situations and forward reports to ensure MDA/TBS leadership is kept properly apprised of events:
Critical Information Report (CIR), Logistics Report (LOGREP), Status Reports, and telephone notifications when necessary. - Provide professional presentations to senior leaders.
- Execute hands-on control of daily events through participation in numerous telephonic coordination conferences to define scope of work, assess mission impacts and either recommend approval or provide justification to defer actions to the BMDS Watch Officer (BWO).
- Track maintenance and development activities using the Weekly Activity Message (WAM).
- Enter LOGREPs into Theater-Homeland Operational Reporting (THOR) to properly document any system outages as well as Warfighter System Availability studies. On occasion, the Watch Officer will also support data pulls from THOR to help support system analysis.
SUPERVISION :
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Capable of providing support for Programmatic and Communication techniques and processes to support stakeholder requirements. Has specialized relevant knowledge, works as a member of team, and assists with solving complex problems.
Must be willing to work a rotating shift schedule that includes 7 days of 12-hour shifts, alternating dayshift and night shift.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
- Associate’s degree and 3+ years’ of experience analyzing and reporting operational activities, to include:
- Collecting, analyzing, and reporting operational readiness data and impacts
- Collecting and disseminating critical incidents and significant events
- Understanding and communicating asset management and configuration management impacts on a major weapon system
- Assessing information and making critical decisions
- In absence of a degree, 2+ years of experience may be substituted (5 total years)
- Must be able work independently, analyze written and oral instructions regarding planned and unscheduled maintenance events and assess impacts of these events on BMDS mission readiness
- Must be a self-starter, detail oriented, able to support multiple projects, possess excellent communication skills, work well within a team, interact with multiple levels of management, and be able to manage customer and contractor relationships
COMPUTER SKILLS :
- Skilled in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment
- Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
CLEARANCE :
Must have an active…
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