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  • Operations Specialist Watchstander SECRET clearance

  • TENICA
  • San Diego, California 92154 United States View Map

Summary

Operations Specialist II (Watchstander)Active DOD Secret Clearance Required To Be Considered For This PositionPosition Description:As an Operations Specialist II (Watchstander) in Navy Regional Operations Centers (San Diego, CA) you will support the monitoring, collection and sharing of all aspects of information and knowledge management using Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Intelligence (C4I) tools in the Operations Centers. The requirements include maintaining 24/7 situational awareness and situational understanding in accordance with the Commander's Critical Information Requirements, local directives, and Standard Operating Procedures. Position requires working shift work (12 hours a day for five on, five off, then 2 on, 2 off), working day or night shifts, and occasional surge work in support of Regional operations.Work Location: San Diego, CAResponsibilities:Provide 24/7 situational awareness and situational understanding of activities of interest in the RegionPrepare oral and written briefings and disseminate briefingsMaintain and track status of equipment in ROCProvide immediate response to situations requiring immediate action or notification regarding ongoing activities in RegionSupport crisis action management in support of Region operationsScreen, categorize and distribute incoming messagesControl access into the Regional Operations CenterExecute Continuity of Operations activitiesPrepare execute summaries and other reports as directed and required by policy and Standard Operating ProceduresReceive and process information into situational awareness displaysProvide all-hazards warningsCoordinate with core Protection Ashore capabilities including Fire and Emergency Services, Anti-Terrorism, and Emergency Management staffsQualifications:Secret ClearanceKnowledge of DOD Title 10 responsibilities desiredKnowledge of Navy/DOD organization, role of CNIC, and Navy/DOD missionDemonstrate the ability to analyze information and make recommendations under rapidly changing conditionsDemonstrate the ability to articulate complex issues and resolutions both orally and verballyAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamOutstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work under constant pressureSkills in applying complex fact-finding, analytical, and problem solving methods and techniquesSkill in written and oral communications sufficient to prepare and present findings and recommendations to senior officialsAbility to work multiple actions concurrentlyMust be a U.S. CitizenEducation and/or Experience:High School diploma required, Bachelor's Degree desiredTen Years of Military Experience RecommendedFive years DOD or DHS operations center environment experience recommendedRequirements/Abilities:Experience using Navy Protection Ashore C4I Suite desiredMust complete the following on-line courses before work start date:FEMA Course ICS 100, Introduction to Incident Command SystemFEMA Course ICS 200, ICS for Single Resources/Initial ActionFEMA Course IS-700, National Incident Management SystemFEMA Course IS-800, National Response PlanGeographic Location: San Diego, CATravel: MinimalCompany Information: TENICA and Associates is a provider of government services and consulting solutions in the areas of national defense, homeland and cyber security. TENICA provides knowledgeable and experienced subject matter experts to perform a variety of professional services, logistics and supply chain management, crisis prevention and response, and information technology solutions to solve dynamic security challenges. Founded in 2008 and based in Chantilly, Virginia, TENICA is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, Small Business (SDVOB and WOSB) and is a participant in the Small Business Administration's 8(a) business development program.

Job Description

Operations Specialist II (Watchstander)Active DOD Secret Clearance Required To Be Considered For This PositionPosition Description:As an Operations Specialist II (Watchstander) in Navy Regional Operations Centers (San Diego, CA) you will support the monitoring, collection and sharing of all aspects of information and knowledge management using Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Intelligence (C4I) tools in the Operations Centers. The requirements include maintaining 24/7 situational awareness and situational understanding in accordance with the Commander's Critical Information Requirements, local directives, and Standard Operating Procedures. Position requires working shift work (12 hours a day for five on, five off, then 2 on, 2 off), working day or night shifts, and occasional surge work in support of Regional operations.Work Location: San Diego, CAResponsibilities:Provide 24/7 situational awareness and situational understanding of activities of interest in the RegionPrepare oral and written briefings and disseminate briefingsMaintain and track status of equipment in ROCProvide immediate response to situations requiring immediate action or notification regarding ongoing activities in RegionSupport crisis action management in support of Region operationsScreen, categorize and distribute incoming messagesControl access into the Regional Operations CenterExecute Continuity of Operations activitiesPrepare execute summaries and other reports as directed and required by policy and Standard Operating ProceduresReceive and process information into situational awareness displaysProvide all-hazards warningsCoordinate with core Protection Ashore capabilities including Fire and Emergency Services, Anti-Terrorism, and Emergency Management staffsQualifications:Secret ClearanceKnowledge of DOD Title 10 responsibilities desiredKnowledge of Navy/DOD organization, role of CNIC, and Navy/DOD missionDemonstrate the ability to analyze information and make recommendations under rapidly changing conditionsDemonstrate the ability to articulate complex issues and resolutions both orally and verballyAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamOutstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work under constant pressureSkills in applying complex fact-finding, analytical, and problem solving methods and techniquesSkill in written and oral communications sufficient to prepare and present findings and recommendations to senior officialsAbility to work multiple actions concurrentlyMust be a U.S. CitizenEducation and/or Experience:High School diploma required, Bachelor's Degree desiredTen Years of Military Experience RecommendedFive years DOD or DHS operations center environment experience recommendedRequirements/Abilities:Experience using Navy Protection Ashore C4I Suite desiredMust complete the following on-line courses before work start date:FEMA Course ICS 100, Introduction to Incident Command SystemFEMA Course ICS 200, ICS for Single Resources/Initial ActionFEMA Course IS-700, National Incident Management SystemFEMA Course IS-800, National Response PlanGeographic Location: San Diego, CATravel: MinimalCompany Information: TENICA and Associates is a provider of government services and consulting solutions in the areas of national defense, homeland and cyber security. TENICA provides knowledgeable and experienced subject matter experts to perform a variety of professional services, logistics and supply chain management, crisis prevention and response, and information technology solutions to solve dynamic security challenges. Founded in 2008 and based in Chantilly, Virginia, TENICA is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, Small Business (SDVOB and WOSB) and is a participant in the Small Business Administration's 8(a) business development program.

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