Watchstander - active Top Secret required

Clearance Level
Top Secret
Category
National Security Analysis
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Common Operational Picture

Customer Service

Operations Coordination

REQ#: RQ188854
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Watchstander, Mid-Level – Top Secret Eligibility Required

Discover a career that is challenging, impactful, and mission critical. Join our team as a WatchStander and make an impact on a program protecting our nation’s security. While you help us advance the mission, we’ll help advance your career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Watchstander, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Watchstander joining our team to provide support for administrative and contingency operations.

HOW THE WATCHSTANDER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

  • Serves as a primary liaison between the Government and other Federal agencies, and security providers regarding Residential, Travel, Cybersecurity, and Law Enforcement initiatives.

  • Represents the Government in partner agency command and operations centers; facilitates the timely exchange of security related information.

  • Maintains awareness of and provides information regarding security policies and services to the Government’s customers. Receives and processes requests for support.

  • Maintains situational awareness of ongoing security events.

  • Utilizes technology tools such as geospatial software and databases to monitor implementation of security programs.

  • May be required to return to his/her duty station or work remotely during off-duty hours to provide support during crisis periods or to address emergent threats.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: BA/BS           

  • Required Experience: Minimum 1 year of security and/or customer service experience.

  • Required Technical Skills: Proficient with common operational picture tools such as WebEOC, geospatial software, and related databases.

  • Security Clearance Level:  Top Secret Eligibility Required

  • Required Skills and Abilities: Strong oral and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic environment; ability to convey conceptual ideas both written and verbally; strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook); customer service and problem-solving skill are essential.

  • Preferred Skills:  Security coordination and program management experience

  • Location: On Customer Site, Washington, DC.  No remote work options

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match

  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages

  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.

  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.

  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

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Work Requirements
Years of Experience

2 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.