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Watch Analyst

Mclean, VA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

The analyst will be part of a small, on-site team working to identify events of interest and ... The ideal candidate has experience supporting intelligence and/or law enforcement watch operations ...

The candidate should be an experienced Operations/Intelligence/Cyber practitioner with the ability to work in a time-sensitive operational environment. Watch Analysts must maintain strict adherence ...

The candidate should be an experienced Operations/Intelligence/Cyber practitioner with the ability to work in a time-sensitive operational environment. Watch Analysts must maintain strict adherence ...

As a part of the Watch team (12-Hour shifts; 13 or 14 a month), providing continuous operational ... Intelligence, Infantry, Engineering, Operations, Radio, Military Police/Security Forces, Command ...

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Watch Analyst

Mclean, VA • On-site

Peraton
IT Services • 10K+ employees

$86K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


Peraton rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a mid-level Watch Analyst to maintain situational awareness of incidents and threats, and support information sharing across local, state, and national level customers. The analyst will be part of a small, on-site team working to identify events of interest and prepare written products for a variety of stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience supporting intelligence and/or law enforcement watch operations, strong attention to detail, and the ability to perform independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment under supervision.
Key Responsibilities of this role include:
  • Providing continuous monitoring, knowledge management, communications, and reporting support to 24x7x365 watch operations;
  • Monitoring a variety of data sources and highlighting items of interest;
  • Drafting daily and event-driven situational awareness reports;
  • Actively and meaningfully participating in shift turnover activities to support shift transition;
  • Maintaining quality standards as directed by the program leadership team and supporting the implementation of corrective actions as needed;
  • Maintaining flexibility to provide related services as needed by the customer, such as support to continuity of operations activities

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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph;
  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, 4 years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree;
  • Must be able and willing to work in a 24x7x365 rotating shift environment;
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to maintain a positive, collaborative attitude in high-stress environments;
  • Ability to effectively communicate with diverse technical and non-technical audiences;
  • Ability to apply critical thinking skills to resolve issues with support from leadership

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting national-level customers;
  • Experience working in the customer's operational environment

Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017