Operations Watch Officer
Job in
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listed on 2026-10-31
Listing for:
CACI International Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-31
Job specializations:
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Security
Information Security & Data Protection, Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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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, VA. In this position you will support the National Counter terrorism 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 counter terrorism-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
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* Qualifications:
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* Required:
** Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or Master's 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
- ** 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, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s 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. You’ll…
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