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As a Joint Operations Center (JOC) Watch Specialist you will support a high-priority Special Operations and Joint Interagency mission in Fort Bliss Texas and Tucson Arizona. This position serves as a critical member of the operations watch floor, maintaining situational awareness, integrating intelligence, coordinating operational activities, and supporting command decision-making in a dynamic, 24/7 mission environment

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Monitor classified and unclassified intelligence reporting related to operational activities and emerging threats. 
• Maintain continuous situational awareness of ongoing operations and provide timely updates to command leadership. 
• Monitor Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations and provide operational direction to ISR assets as required. 
• Produce intelligence reports, operational summaries, and situational updates in accordance with Intelligence Community standards and tradecraft. 
• Support the Common Operational Picture (COP) by integrating operational, intelligence, and mission data from multiple command systems. 
• Track Requests for Information (RFIs) from subordinates, adjacent, and higher headquarters and ensure timely coordination and response. 
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize operational information from multiple classified and unclassified sources to support command decision-making. 
• Maintain operational metrics, mission databases, and reporting systems to support operational assessments and leadership reporting. 
• Monitor and manage multiple operational networks, mission systems, and data management applications supporting Joint Operations Center activities. 
• Prepare and deliver written and verbal operational briefings to command leadership and higher headquarters. 
• Produce official operational messages, mission requirements, Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs), and other command communications. 
• Maintain and safeguard operational information across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and other classified systems while ensuring compliance with security and classification requirements. 
• Utilize intelligence tools, including Maven Smart System, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) resources, and other mission systems to enhance operational awareness. 
• Perform additional mission-related duties as required in support of evolving operational requirements. 

Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position.

• Education & Experience:
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university. 
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered where applicable. 
• Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting military or government operations within a Joint Operations Center (JOC), Tactical Operations Center (TOC), Command Center, Intelligence Watch Floor, or similar operational environment. 

Technical Expertise:

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple operational tasks while maintaining situational awareness in a high-tempo environment. 
• Experience preparing intelligence reports, operational summaries, or command briefings. 
• Working knowledge of Intelligence Community directives, intelligence reporting standards, and intelligence tradecraft. 

Clearance:

• Must have a current and active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Preferred (Nice to Have):

Experience supporting USSOCOM, USNORTHCOM, Joint Task Forces, Special Mission Units (SMUs), or Joint Interagency organizations. 

• Experience as a Joint Operations Center Watch Officer, Operations Specialist, ISR Tactical Controller, Intelligence Watch Officer, or Command Center operator. 
• Familiarity with Maven Smart System and other ISR exploitation tools. 
• Experience utilizing Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) platforms and classified intelligence systems. 
• ISR Tactical Controller (ITC) Certification or equivalent operational ISR experience. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing senior military leadership. 
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, supporting 24/7 operations. 

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% travel for Temporary Duty Yonder (TDY) by motor vehicle and/or air travel may be required; some overnight stays possible.

• El Paso, TX
• Colorado Springs, CO
• National Capital Region (NCR)
• Mexico City, Mexico
• Tucson, Arizona
• Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Periods of prolonged sitting and/or standing, including desk-based computer work.
• Travel between work locations, including company offices, customer sites, and government installations.
• Occasional extended work hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.
• Transport and use of work equipment, such as laptops and job-related tools, during site visits.
• Work is performed in a secure facility where personal electronic devices (including Bluetooth- or Wi-Fi-enabled devices) may be restricted.
• Communication with team members, customers, and stakeholders through verbal and written methods.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Interaction with others in dynamic environments, including situations requiring problem-solving and conflict resolution.

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $80500 to $149500 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.