Assists the Watch Officer in coordinating with other Command, Operations, and Fusion centers and designated stakeholders for clarifying information on potential incidents impacting Senate Members, staff, facilities or operations. Assists the Watch Officer in the collection and analysis of information from a variety of sources, information feeds and contacts to facilitate the development of Senate-specific situational awareness. Supports the Watch Officer in developing and maintaining situational awareness of planned events and incidents that may affect the Senate. Supports the operations of the SOC and other programs during daily operations, planned events, or incidents. Develops and delivers training on SOC operations for non-Watch Desk individuals. Undertakes research and planning projects, which address SOC mission requirements under the direction of the SOC Manager. Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Qualifications

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

• Provides emergency/crisis support and is subject to recall to the Senate Operations Center primary location, an alternate Continuity of Government facility, or telework site during emergency operational support conditions, training, or exercises. Such incidents may require the employee to work extended hours and days outside the normal work schedule.

Required Work Experience

• 2-4 years.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
• Ability to remain calm and provide accurate details during stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to gather and analyze data.
• Ability to effectively interact with staff members representing all levels of the organization.
• Ability to accurately prepare and process a variety of reports, records, and documents.
• Ability to conduct professional presentations and present training to a variety of participants.
• Ability to develop instructional material and select most effective instructional method.
• Ability to obtain Incident Command Systems (ICS)- 100, 200, 700, and 800.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to think critically with experience monitoring and synthesizing information from open-source intelligence, situational awareness platforms, and emergency alert systems.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and deliver timely situation reports (SITREPs), briefings, and notifications to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations and to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Demonstrated experience working in 24/7/365 operations, including shift work, holidays, and weekends.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to clearly convey complex information in plain language that is easily understandable.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in relevant tools and systems (HSIN, Microsoft Office Suite, mass notification platforms).
• Familiarity with the operations, geography, and security of the U.S. Capitol or prior experience supporting Congressional or federal agency missions.

Working Conditions

• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• No exceptional physical demands.

Security Clearance

• This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top-Secret U.S. Government security clearance.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

• Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.

Subject to background/security investigation.

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