Intermediate Watch Operator (24/7, TS/SCI)

About the role

KBR's National Security Solutions team is looking for an Intermediate Watch Operator to oversee real-time monitoring and operational support for mission-critical systems in a 24/7 environment. The role involves advanced analysis of operational data, proactive identification of potential issues and coordination of incident response. It is full-time and on site at a government facility in Chantilly, contingent on contract award.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze operational systems, dashboards and alerts to ensure continuous availability and performance.
• Identify, investigate and escalate anomalies, outages or security incidents according to established protocols.
• Lead incident triage and coordinate with technical teams for timely resolution of complex issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of events, actions taken and system status updates.
• Provide situational awareness reports and briefings to leadership during operational events.
• Mentor and assist junior watch specialists in troubleshooting and escalation procedures.
• Participate in shift handovers and help refine standard operating procedures and best practices.

Required profile

• Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree and 8 years, or no degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
• Proven ability to manage and resolve complex operational issues in a high-pressure environment.

Required skills

• Experience with operational monitoring tools, dashboards and incident management systems.
• Familiarity with incident response frameworks and escalation procedures.
• Preferred: prior leadership experience in a NOC, SOC or similar watch floor, and exposure to cybersecurity principles in a mission-critical setting.

What we offer

• Base pay of $125,500 - $153,400 for the Virginia area, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
• Possible additional compensation such as sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short- and long-term incentives or discretionary payments.