Watch Officer

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking Watch Officers. These Watch Officers will be required to:

• Provide analytical support to the Government 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365-days a year through shift work performed by employees on a rotational basis.
• Provide intelligence analysis as required based on raw intelligence collected from a variety of sources (i.e. INTs) to support a dynamic intelligence watch and warning operation. Review intelligence and information across multiple classification platforms and data sources to identify, triage, and assess intelligence/information for indicators and warnings of threats.
• Review raw and finished intelligence from the Intelligence Community (IC), DHS Intelligence Enterprise, and state, local, tribal, and territorial partners.
• Assist the government in the collection and dissemination of current, relevant, and actionable intelligence, information, indications, and/or warnings that enables the Chief Intelligence Officer (CINT) and the Analytic Centers to frame emerging threats at the earliest possible opportunity, gauge initial and subsequent responses, and take targeted mitigation actions.
• Conduct analytic exchanges with I&A, the IC, and other federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector (FSLTTP) partners to maintain communications and situational awareness of daily activities.
• Write intelligence products, prepare and deliver briefings, and initiate other communiques to further decision-making, situational awareness, and information sharing and develop and compile metrics, feedback, and other data collations related to watch and warning.
• Maintain operational, tactical, and situational awareness of current and emerging threat streams, geopolitical developments, and DHS leadership priorities to provide current intelligence products and support to decision makers.
• Prepare written products that convey factual information in a clear and concise manner for Executive and Cabinet-level audiences as authorized by I&A leadership.
• Possess excellent oral, written, and coordination skills to communicate factual information clearly and concisely, often under pressure and tight deadlines.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Three (3) years and a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution preferred in International Studies, Intelligence, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, or other related concentration.
• Knowledge of the DHS I&A and Intelligence Community intelligence authorities, DHS component missions, overall, I&A intelligence research and analysis, and the role of I&A in supporting the DHS Intelligence Enterprise; overall I&A intelligence mission areas.
• Knowledge of Intel Watch style reporting best practices.
• Knowledge of Intel Watch warnings and indicator best practices.
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community best practices on current intelligence products.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience working with DHS data sources desired.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office suite, common Open Source tools,
  and DHS data systems.
• Intelligence Community (IC) experience desired; DHS intelligence analysis experience preferred.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $77809 - $132275

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.