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GAP SOLUTIONS INC

Watch Officer

Washington, DC · On-site

$110 - $170/hr

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO) has a requirement ... Information and intelligence pertinent to Capitol Complex security.Reports from USCP and other ...

GAP SOLUTIONS INC

Watch Officer (52250)

Washington, DC · On-site

$18.75 - $23.75/hr

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO) has a requirement ... Information and intelligence pertinent to Capitol Complex security. * Reports from USCP and other ...

VTG

Intel Operations Support Officer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

As a Intelligence Operations Support Officer, a typical day will include the following duties ... Provides continuous intelligence watch, maintaining communication with respective components and ...

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How much do intelligence watch officer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for intelligence watch officer in the United States is $75,929.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an intelligence watch officer?

An Intelligence Watch Officer is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and disseminating critical intelligence in real-time to support decision-making. They work in operations centers, tracking global events, assessing threats, and providing situational awareness to leadership. Their role involves coordinating with intelligence agencies, interpreting classified information, and ensuring timely alerts for security concerns. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure are essential for this position.

What does an intelligence watch officer do?

Intelligence Watch Officers typically work in shifts—often 8 to 12 hours—to provide 24/7 situational awareness and rapid response capabilities. During a shift, you will monitor intelligence feeds, analyze real-time data, draft daily reports, and coordinate with operational teams to escalate and address potential threats. The team environment is highly collaborative, with members supporting each other to maintain constant vigilance and share crucial information quickly. You may also participate in shift handover briefings and contribute to ongoing threat assessments, making communication and teamwork essential aspects of the role.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an intelligence watch officer?

To thrive as an Intelligence Watch Officer, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in intelligence operations or a similar security-related field, often supported by a relevant degree and security clearance. Familiarity with intelligence databases, data visualization tools, and secure communication systems is typically required, along with certifications like CompTIA Security+ or equivalent. Excellent situational awareness, teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for accurately assessing threats, responding to incidents in real time, and ensuring seamless coordination with security partners.

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Infographic showing various Intelligence Watch Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,929 per year, or $36.5 per hour.

Junior Watch Officer

Red Cedar Consultancy

Alexandria, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

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Looking for candidates with Active Secret Clearance onlyJob Title: Junior Watch OfficerLocation: 6315 Bren Mar Drive, Alexandria, VA 22312Summary: This program supports services by providing continuous watch, briefing, and analytical support for the customers Operations Center and Incident Management System. The effort delivers 24/7 situational awareness through the monitoring, analysis, synthesis, and dissemination of operational, intelligence, and incident-related information impacting federally protected facilities nationwide. Contractor support includes producing executive-level briefings, daily and emergent reports, geospatial and data-driven products, and coordinating information flow across the regions, DHS components, and interagency partners. The program operates in both classified and unclassified environments and is designed to support steady-state operations, special events, emergencies, and incident response, ensuring the customer leadership has timely, accurate, and actionable information to support mission-critical decision-making.Responsibilities:Maintain operational awareness, produce reports and briefings, manage RFIs, support GIS/COP functions, and operating DHS/FPS systemsMaintain situational awareness of DHS-related events, incidents, and threatsProduce incident reports, reporting products, and briefsMaintain the Request for Information (RFI) database Track RFIs and ensure RFIs are reviewed and approved Conduct limited analysis on data in response to RFIs Produce limited GIS imagery to support reporting products Maintain the Common Operating Picture (COP)Ensure the blotter is received and reviewedProduce, review, distribute, and brief operational reportsMaintain distribution listsUpdate watch turnover/pass-down reports Access, navigate, and utilize DHS and FPS law enforcement data systems and networks up to the Secret clearance levelAdditional work and activity as directed by management Expectations include but are not limited to: Must support 24x7x365 operations Must be able to deploy nationwide for up to two weeks in support of Incident Management Teams Must possess a Secret clearanceTypically work under the oversight of more senior personnel Require up to 3 years of related experience in operations centers, emergency management, dispatch, or first responder environmentsRequire a BA/BS degreeRequirements:A Junior Watch Officer shall have 3 years of experience in operation centers, emergency management, dispatch, first responder (law enforcement/fire/rescue) or related workMinimum requirement of a BA/BSCandidate should have Active Secret Clearance