Joint Operations Center; JOC Watch Specialist

Position Summary

As a Joint Operations Center (JOC) Watch Specialist
you will support a high-priority Special Operations and Joint Interagency mission in Fort Bliss Texas and Tucson Arizona. This position serves as a critical member of the operations watch floor, maintaining situational awareness, integrating intelligence, coordinating operational activities, and supporting command decision-making in a dynamic, 24/7 mission environment

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Monitor classified and unclassified intelligence reporting related to operational activities and emerging threats.
• Maintain continuous situational awareness of ongoing operations and providetimelyupdates to command leadership.
• Monitor Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations and provide operational direction to ISR assets as required.
• Produce intelligence reports, operational summaries, and situational updatesin accordance with Intelligence Community standards and tradecraft.
• Support the Common Operational Picture (COP) by integrating operational, intelligence, and mission data from multiple command systems.
• Track Requests for Information (RFIs) from subordinates, adjacent, and higher headquarters and ensuretimelycoordination and response.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize operational information from multiple classified and unclassified sources to support command decision-making.
• Maintain operational metrics, mission databases, and reporting systems to support operational assessments and leadership reporting.
• Monitor and manage multiple operational networks, mission systems, and data management applications supporting Joint Operations Center activities.
• Prepare and deliver written and verbal operational briefings to command leadership and higher headquarters.
• Produce official operational messages, mission requirements, Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs), and other command communications.
• Maintain and safeguard operational information across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and other classified systems while ensuring compliance with security and classification requirements.
• Utilize intelligence tools, including Maven Smart System, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) resources, and other mission systems to enhance operational awareness.
• Performadditionalmission-related duties asrequiredin support of evolving operational requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position.

• Education & Experience:
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered where applicable.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting military or government operations within a Joint Operations Center (JOC), Tactical Operations Center (TOC), Command Center, Intelligence Watch Floor, or similar operational environment.

Technical Expertise:

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple operational tasks whilemaintainingsituational awareness in a high-tempo environment.
• Experience preparing intelligence reports, operational summaries, or command briefings.
• Working knowledge of Intelligence Community directives, intelligence reporting standards, and intelligence tradecraft.

Clearance:

• Must have a current and active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Preferred (Nice to Have):

Experience supporting USSOCOM, USNORTHCOM, Joint Task Forces, Special Mission Units (SMUs), or Joint Interagency organizations.

• Experience as a Joint Operations Center Watch Officer, Operations Specialist, ISR Tactical Controller, Intelligence Watch Officer, or Command Center operator.
• Familiarity with Maven Smart System and other ISR exploitation tools.
• Experience utilizing
  
  Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) platforms and classified intelligence systems.
• ISR Tactical Controller (ITC) Certification or equivalent operational ISR experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing senior military leadership.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, supporting 24/7 operations.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% travel for Temporary Duty Yonder (TDY) by motor vehicle and/or air travel may be required; some overnight stays possible.

• El Paso, TX
• Colorado Springs, CO
• National Capital Region (NCR)
• Mexico City, Mexico
• Tucson, Arizona
• Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Periods of prolonged sitting and/or standing, including desk-based computer work.
• Travel between work locations, including company offices, customer sites, and government installations.
• Occasional extended work hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.
• Transport and use of work equipment, such as laptops and job-related tools, during site visits.
• Work is performed in a secure facility where personal electronic devices (including Bluetooth- or Wi-Fi-enabled devices) may be restricted.
• Communication with team members,…