JointOperationsCenterWatchSpecialist

Joint Operations Center Watch Specialist **The Opportunity:** The Joint Operations Center (JOC) Watch Operations Specialist will provide interim capacity and subject matter expertise. This role ensures continuous situational awareness of all Joint Task Force operations, readiness reporting, and supports the commander’s ability to command and control and during contingency operations during crisis situations. The position involves operational planning, real-time monitoring, and coordination across multiple domains, including force protection, exercise planning, and operational analysis. **What You 'll Work On:** * Develop and implement JOC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operational processes and procedures related to Force Protection, Exercises, Training, Real-World Analysis, and Commander’s updates. * Establish and maintain a 24/7 Watch Floor to provide real-time operational significance to senior leadership. * Integrate intelligence applications onto the Watch Floor for enhanced coordination. * Conduct continuous communications checks with higher headquarters to ensure operational connectivity. * Troubleshoot technical issues, restore VTC calls, update the theater Common Operating Picture (COP), the Commander’s update briefing and record theater-level or international events. * Identify and disseminate Automated Message Handling System (AMHS) messages and taskings to the command. * Incorporate exercise-related training into senior leadership daily briefs. Join us. The world can't wait. **You Have:** * 3+ years of experience in military operations, support operations, staff duty, watch floor management, or joint operations center roles. * Experience with J3 operations and Joint Task Force structures * Experience in operational reporting tools, VTC systems, and COP management * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite * Ability to coordinate with senior leadership and interagency partners * Ability to obtain a Secret clearance * Associate's degree **Nice If Y