Watchstander Top Secret
Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Security
Cybersecurity, Government Security
Overview
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret
Public Trust/Other
Required:
None
Job Family: Intelligence Operations and Analysis
Job Qualifications:
- Skills: Common Operational Picture, Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Operations Coordination, Problem Solving
- Certifications: None
- Experience: 2 + years of related experience
- US Citizenship
Required:
Yes
- Schedule Option #1: Candidate will work 2:00pm – 10:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday with Monday and Tuesday off each week
- Schedule Option #2: Candidate will work 2:00pm – 10:00 PM Saturday through Wednesday with Thursday and Friday off each week
- 100% onsite/not hybrid
Watchstander, Mid-Level – Top Secret Eligibility Required
Discover a career that is challenging, impactful, and mission critical. Join our team as a Watch Stander 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.
- Security Clearance Level: Top Secret Eligibility Required
- Required
Skills and Abilities:
Strong verbal 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:
Experience with common operational picture tools such as WebEOC, geospatial software, and related databases; security coordination and program management experience; experience briefing senior leadership and/or officials - Location: On Customer Site, Washington, DC. No remote work options
- 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
The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $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.
Scheduled Weekly
Hours:
40
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options: Onsite
Work Location: USA DC Washington
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid…
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