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GAP SOLUTIONS INC

Watch Officer (50303)

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 for a law enforcement and security subject matter expert (SME) to support OCSO as a United States ...

Leidos

Network Operations Watch Officer

Odenton, MD

$73K - $132K/yr

As the Network Operations Watch Officer, you will enable Command and Control (C2) of the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) by ensuring its overall health through 24/7 monitoring ...

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How much do watch officer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for watch officer in the United States is $65,966.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32,500.00 and $84,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Watch Officers, and how can they be managed effectively?

Watch Officers often encounter challenges such as maintaining situational awareness during long shifts, handling multiple incidents simultaneously, and ensuring clear communication among team members and stakeholders. To manage these effectively, it is crucial to follow established protocols, utilize checklists, and prioritize tasks based on urgency. Regular training, strong teamwork, and effective use of monitoring tools can also help Watch Officers stay organized and responsive during high-pressure situations.

What are Watch Officers?

Watch Officers are professionals responsible for overseeing and managing operations during a specific shift or 'watch' period, often in maritime, military, emergency response, or security settings. Their duties typically include monitoring activities, coordinating communication, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and responding to incidents as needed. Watch Officers play a critical role in maintaining situational awareness and facilitating smooth transitions between shifts. They must be detail-oriented, able to make quick decisions, and possess strong leadership skills. The role may vary depending on the industry, but the core responsibility is to ensure operations run efficiently and safely during their watch.

What is the difference between Watch Officer vs Marine Safety Officer?

AspectWatch OfficerMarine Safety Officer
CredentialsSTCW certifications, maritime trainingMaritime safety certifications, regulatory training
Work EnvironmentShip bridge, maritime operationsPorts, maritime safety agencies, regulatory bodies
Employer & IndustryShipping companies, maritime vesselsGovernment agencies, maritime safety organizations
Search & ComparisonOften searched together due to maritime safety rolesRelated but more regulatory-focused

While both roles involve maritime safety, a Watch Officer primarily oversees navigation and vessel operations onboard ships, requiring maritime certifications. A Marine Safety Officer works in safety regulation, inspections, and compliance within maritime agencies or ports. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path in the maritime industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Watch Officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Watch Officer, you need a solid understanding of navigation, maritime safety regulations, and vessel operations, typically supported by a maritime academy degree and Officer of the Watch (OOW) certification. Familiarity with navigation systems, radar, ECDIS, and communication equipment is integral to the role. Strong situational awareness, decision-making, and leadership skills help manage crew and respond effectively to emergencies. These skills ensure safe vessel operations, regulatory compliance, and effective response to dynamic maritime situations.
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Infographic showing various Watch Officer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $65,966 per year, or $31.7 per hour.
Jr. Enterprise Watch Officer

Jr. Enterprise Watch Officer

Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions

Saint Louis, MO

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

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Jr. Enterprise Watch Officer

St. Louis, MO

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!  

Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) was created with the purpose of providing integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers both CONUS and OCONUS. CARS employs Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with decades of experience working in the Federal marketplace. 

The Jr. Enterprise Watch Officer services encompass delivering proactive collection, dissemination, and monitoring of mission system and site status, as well as leadership, coordination, and collaboration for critical and high-priority incident resolution that provides NGA executives and CIO-T leadership with situational awareness located in St. Louis, MO.


Responsibilities
  • Manage Critical Priority 1 tickets to resolution
  • Monitor operational activities of all cells within the ESC (e.g., PSOC, CSOC) to maintain centralized situational awareness of the overall health of NGA IT services.
  • Communicate the status of the operational infrastructure
  • Provide briefings to senior leadership on the status of the IT enterprise
  • Prepare and deliver the Daily Operations briefs
  • Collect, coordinate, and brief upcoming days' AOs
  • Recommend appropriate mitigation activities to minimize downtime, minimize mission impact, and restore services as soon as possible.
  • Assist in assessing the impact of events and incidents on mission capability, prioritizing service restoration activities, and providing final assessment of mission impacts prior to conducting authorized outages.
  • Coordinate with any impacted mission partners during unscheduled outages to advise of outage status, remediation actions, and projected restoral times.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years relevant experience OR
  • Associate’s degree and 4+ years relevant experience OR
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent and 6+ years relevant experience
    • Operational experience with ServiceNow
    • Experience in the Intelligence Community
  • TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain CI poly.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree
  • Active CompTIA Security + Certification

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to work Panama Day Shift hours. Shift will be identified upon hire
  • Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
  • Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
  • Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting, as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
  • Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
  • Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it

How you’ll grow  

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.  

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.  

Benefits  

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.  

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.  

Chenega MIOS’s culture  

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.  

Corporate citizenship  

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.  

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.  

Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/  

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team  

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:  

Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com  

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm  

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/ 

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