NOC Senior Watch Officer

NOC Senior Watch Officer

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: The position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Situational Awareness. The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and direction for a robust watch staff. The incumbent may act with full authority in all matters to ensure that situational awareness of significant threat reporting or incidents is maintained, tasking NOC Desk Officers to gain additional information on current/emerging threats or events from federal, state, or local agencies.

Major Duties:

• As a NOC Senior Watch Officer, GS-0301-15, your typical work assignments may include: Providing continuous onsite management of a 24/7 watch consisting of representatives of DHS, Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, Department of Defense, other critical Federal Departments and State and Local partners; as well as ensures the work performed by each desk is in accordance with NOC standard operating procedures. Managing and directing the processes in the NOC and the flow of information from desk officers, DHS elements, other Federal operations centers, and state and local organizations to ensure threat and incident information is properly gained, tracked, and archived. Ensuring bridge communications between senior officials are established and managed to facilitate the exchange of pertinent information for decision making based on the crisis or event. Promoting awareness within the national security, intelligence, and law enforcement communities of the NOC as the "provider of choice" for Homeland Security information and develops additional capabilities through the continual review and subsequent presentation to NOC senior management of recommended "best practice" changes to operations and standard operating procedures, checklists, and other administrative processes. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Qualifications: Specialized Experience GS-15 You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service (GS-14) or public or private sector equivalent. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Demonstrated experience in homeland security, emergency management, interagency coordination or military operations related to incident management. Demonstrated experience in DHS and interagency operations and staff functions related to national emergency management operations. Managing an organization comprised of operations, intelligence and law enforcement agencies during crisis situations. Leading a major command operation or command center watch. Ensuring communications between senior officials are established and managed to facilitate the exchange of pertinent information for decision making based on the crisis or event. Ability to communicate verbally and in written from a leadership level. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Essential Personnel Position - This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR, Part 752, as applicable).

How to Apply: To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on the date the announcement closes. Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. To preview the questionnaire please click the link below: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12868863. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Applicants must submit all required documentation to properly qualify for this position.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-30