Junior Watch Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Junior Watch Analyst with Security Clearance
Job Title:

Junior Watch Analyst

Location:

Alexandria, Virginia Introduction:
Rivet Operations Company ("Rivet") has an opening for a Junior Watch Analyst to join our rapidly growing team in the Alexandria, Virginia area. Rivet is an exceptional industry partner to the Department of Defense (DoD) and a leader in physical and cyber security, IT management, logistics, supply chain management, process improvement and development. The Junior Watch Analyst supports a 24/7/365 operational watch environment responsible for monitoring, reporting, and maintaining situational awareness of Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-related events, incidents, and threats.

This role provides critical operational support to senior watch staff, assists in data analysis, and contributes to the development of reporting products, decision support tools, and incident management activities. Personnel in this position must also be capable of deploying nationwide for up to two weeks in support of Incident Management Team operations. Primary Duties:
Operational Monitoring & Situational Awareness
* Maintain continuous situational awareness of DHS-related events, incidents, threats, and evolving operational environments.
* Monitor and utilize DHS and Federal Protective Service (FPS) law enforcement data systems and networks (up to the Secret level). Reporting & Documentation
* Produce incident reports, routine reporting products, and operational briefs.
* Review, distribute, and deliver operational reports and briefings to leadership as required.
* Ensure blotter information is received, reviewed, and incorporated appropriately.
* Update and maintain the watch turnover/pass-down report. Request for Information (RFI) Management
* Maintain and track RFI databases, ensuring timely review, approval, and submission.
* Conduct limited analytical work to support RFI responses. Data Analysis & Decision Support
* Apply mathematical modeling and optimization methods to support decision-making, policy development, and program evaluation.
* Collect and analyze data to support management decisions and operational needs.
* Support creation or maintenance of decision-support software, tools, or analytical products. GIS & Common Operating Picture (COP) Support
* Produce limited GIS-based imagery or mapping products to support reporting and operational awareness.
* Maintain and update the Common Operating Picture (COP) as part of daily watch activities. Administrative & Support Duties
* Maintain relevant distribution lists.
* Assist senior staff with operational tasks under supervision. JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Skills and Competencies
* Ability to formulate and apply mathematical models or optimization techniques to operational challenges.
* Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data sets in support of management or operational decision-making.
* Strong communication skills, including written reports, briefings, and real-time operational updates.
* Basic ability to produce GIS imagery and tools (training may be provided).
* Familiarity with emergency management environments, operations centers, or first responder workflows.
* Ability to rapidly learn DHS and FPS data systems and networks.
* Capacity to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overnight schedules as part of a 24/7 operation.

Minimum Qualifications

* Experience:

Up to 3 years in operations centers, emergency management, dispatch, first responder work (law enforcement, fire, rescue), or related operational environments.

* Education:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) required.
* Deployment:
Ability to travel and deploy for up to two weeks nationwide. Security Clearance
* Position requires applicant to be a US Citizen and able to obtain the required security clearance for the position.

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience supporting DHS, FPS, or federal operations centers.
* Familiarity with incident management frameworks (ICS, NIMS).
* Basic GIS skills (ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar tools).
* Prior watch center or tactical operations experience. Benefits:
Rivet offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of…