Watch Officer

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Watch Officer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA).  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!

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist and facilitate the functions and capabilities of the response operations center (ROC) to include:

• Continuous information sharing, knowledge management, communications, and reporting support with 24/7 two-person teams within the ROC.
• Provide staff that are proficient in the operation of all continuity communications platforms required by Office of Management and Budget/Office of Science and Technology Policy Directive D-16-1.
• Develop Response Operations Center routine and incident response procedures, job aids, checklists, Response Operations Center daily situation reports, and the ROC Watch Officer internal training process for all Watch Officers.
• Conduct alert notification of individuals and teams for the orderly transition to crisis team operations and processes, if required.
• Draft daily and event driven Situational Awareness Reports concerning IC and customer capability and capacity to provide intelligence, to include the execution of supporting contingency and continuity plans.
• Ensure the ROC readiness that enable daily situational awareness of ongoing and emerging events.
• Provide support to ongoing IC continuity response activities, to include the response operations center and alternate facility plans and procedures.
• Support asset management staff (Accountable Officer, Responsible Officer, and User) in maintaining an accurate inventory and accountable distribution of equipment.
• Participate in after-action reviews and corrective actions to address shortfalls identified during events or exercises, as directed.
• Support emergency management/incident response functions as needed to accomplish the Preparedness and Mission Resilience (PMR) mission.

Basic Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph required
• Typically requires a BA degree and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be exchanged for education.
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience
• Experience in a Completion Based/Deliverables based contract.

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.

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Original Posting:

December 29, 2025

Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.