Situational Awareness Specialist

Situational Awareness Specialist (SAS)

The Situational Awareness Specialist (SAS) provides real-time monitoring of the U.S. transportation network to ensure the Transportation Operations Center (TOC) maintains a continuous Common Operating Picture (COP). The SAS identifies emerging incidents, verifies ground truth through publicly available information (PAI), and ensures that USDOT leadership has the immediate data required for operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Real-Time Network Monitoring:
  Under Intelligence Division oversight and in accordance with established OSINT and PAI guidelines, continuously monitor open-source platforms, including social media, news aggregators, aviation/maritime trackers, and traffic platforms to identify disruptions (accidents, weather, infrastructure failure).
• Rapid Incident Alerting:
  Generate and disseminate Situation Awareness report to S-60, TOC, and Intelligence Division leadership upon detection of anomalies or emerging incidents before they appear in traditional reporting channels.
• Information Validation:
  Corroborate internal sensor data and agency reports using external digital sources to provide a higher degree of accuracy during evolving events.
• Interagency Information Exchange:
  Support the sharing of operational data with partners (FEMA, DHS, State DOTs) to maintain a synchronized understanding of multi-jurisdictional incidents.
• Public Impact Assessment:
  Monitor public digital discourse to identify secondary impacts of transportation disruptions, such as panic buying, localized congestion, or public safety.
• Operational Documentation:
  Maintain significant events and contribute to the daily Situational Awareness Report (Sit Rep).

Qualifications Requirements:

• Two year degree (Associate's) and ten (10) years of relevant work experience, must have an ACTIVE Top Secret security clearance at time of hire.