Halfaker & Associates

Current Job Openings

Watch Specialist

Halfaker and Associates, LLC seeks a Watch Specialist to execute all technical functions of a 24/7 365 days Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

As a high growth small business and a leader in the national security federal market we strive to maintain our reputation as a trusted partner to military, government, and industry clients through our team of multidisciplinary experts. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. This, combined with our commitment to excellence and dedication to outstanding service, helps us attract and maintain quality employees that are leaders in their fields.

Description

The Watch Specialist will focus their efforts on two primary directives: Provide immediate notification of any event or incident of operational significance that effects any Navy installation and to operate the EOC in an efficient manner compliant with National Incident Management System at Activation Levels (AL) 1 and assist Active Navy staff with AL 2 through 4. Tasks include:

  • Operate equipment and systems including NiPR/SiPR Net, DMIS, DCTS, JPEN, DRRS-N, GCCS-M, ASOCC, WebEOC, Groove, FrAIM, NERMS, WAA/Ns and others as required.
  • Conduct drills to exercise the Command and Control and information capabilities of the CNIC EOC and to enhance the preparedness of Navy ROCs and installation EOCs response to an actual incident.
  • Conduct orientation and training of Navy/DoD personnel assigned to the CNIC EOC/NDW ROC.
  • Assess and improve CNIC EOC/NDW ROC plans, processes and procedures.
  • Participate as required on EOC/NDW ROC related working groups, Integrated Process and Cross Functional Teams and conferences.
  • Support training and qualifications for the CNIC EOC and execute a smooth and thorough turnover of watch standing duties of staff.
  • Support the CNIC EOC/NDW ROC during contingencies and crisis that require higher activation level operations. During elevated threat conditions Watch Specialists will be considered “essential” employees and may be required to work from alternate/contingency locations.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Active Secret Security Clearance
  • Knowledge and experience of general administrative and federal government (DSS and OPM) personnel security procedures and practices
  • Proficiency in office automation tools to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
  • Ability to convey complex information in clear, accurate and concise manner under normal and crisis situations
  • Prior operations experience in military service preferred
  • Work 12 hour shifts in a 7 day on/7 day off rotating schedule

Interested candidates should email their resume to: careers@halfaker.com

Halfaker and Associates, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis.