Watch Officer

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Watch Officer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) in McLean, VA. 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. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including 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 much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

The candidate will support Government staff in developing a broad range of written products in support of senior leadership and USG policymakers on a 24x7 Watchfloor.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support 24x7 ODNI Watch activities, working 12 hour rotating shifts, as deemed appropriate by the Government. Act as the 24-hour point-of-contact (POC) for the DNI.
• Shifts are a Panama Plus Schedule- 5-week rotating schedule: 2 weeks of day shift (4AM-4PM), 2 weeks of night shift (4PM-4AM), 1 week of transition (8AM-4PM). Two weekends working every five-week rotation. 15% premium shift differential may apply to certain hours.
• Monitor intelligence traffic utilizing ODNI-designated networks and databases. Produce daily situational awareness products for DNI senior leadership. Maintain situational awareness of world events by monitoring intelligence and other USG reporting as well as Open-Source reporting. Communicate with IC partners to maintain awareness of issues which may be of interest and significance to ODNI leadership.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the ODNI organization and the DNI's priorities to effectively identify issues requiring/warranting executive attention. Alert the ODNI Front Office (FO) and leadership of significant events and reporting of interest which may require action by the DNI or any of the ODNI components.
• Receive and track National Security Council (NSC) meetings, agendas, and read-ahead materials.
• Monitor and answer all commercial and secure phones related to the ODNI Watch.
• Collaborate and crosstalk daily with IC and CT partners to maintain awareness of issues which may be of interest and significance to ODNI leadership and provide documentation of all activities and communications in the form of standardized log notes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• Demonstrate experience in supporting 24x7 Watch operation.
• Experience in DNI Watch policies and ability to train others on those policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas: All Source information including, HUMINT, SIGINT, IMINT, Open Source, and ELINT.
• Ability to support 24x7 watch operations working twelve hours shifts.
• Bachelor's degree and 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience or Master's with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with one or more of the 17 IC agencies, DOS, DOD, and/or DOJ.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you - apply today

Original Posting:
June 13, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.