Watch Officer

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Watch Officer Senior in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.

Competitive benefits include paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, technical upskilling, education and training support, parental paid leave, and more.

• Assist and facilitate continuous information sharing, knowledge management, communications, and reporting support with 24/7 two‑person teams within the ROC.
• Provide staff proficient in the operation of all continuity communications platforms required by OMB/OSTP Directive D-16-1.
• Develop Response Operations Center routine and incident response procedures, job aids, checklists, daily situation reports, and the ROC Watch Officer internal training process for all Watch Officers.
• Conduct alert notifications of individuals and teams for the orderly transition to crisis team operations and processes, as required.
• Draft daily and event‑driven Situational Awareness Reports concerning IC and customer capability and capacity to provide intelligence; include execution of supporting contingency and continuity plans.
• Ensure ROC readiness that enables daily situational awareness of ongoing and emerging events.
• Provide support to ongoing IC continuity response activities, including ROC and alternate facility plans and procedures.
• Support asset management staff (Accountable Officer, Responsible Officer, and User) in maintaining an accurate inventory and accountable distribution of equipment.
• Participate in after‑action reviews and corrective actions to address shortfalls identified during events or exercises.
• Support emergency management/incident response functions as needed to accomplish the Preparedness and Mission Resilience (PMR) mission.

• TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Typically requires a BA degree and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience.
• Experience in a completion‑based/deliverables‑based contract.

$92,300.00 – $

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement. More details are available at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.