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ITA is seeking a Watch Analyst to support DHS in Arlington, VA.

ITA International is seeking motivated and talented individuals who can offer the knowledge, skills and experience as a Watch Analyst at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The primary place of performance will be on-site at a government facility located in Arlington, Virginia. Other places of performance may be required, including deployments to regional offices, depending on customer requirements.

As a Watch Analyst and watch team member, candidates will:
* Monitor, collect, and evaluate open source information such as social media, network news, websites related to critical infrastructure, official sources for all hazards cyber and physical information that may impact critical infrastructure, incidents involving soft targets, crowded places, and terrorist attacks.
* Monitor unclassified and classified accounts for infrastructure-related information, interfacing with sector representatives, and responding to requests for information.
* De-conflict, organize and communicate information in written and verbal manner, which is clear,concise and efficient, to maintain a dynamic, comprehensive understanding of the current status of critical infrastructure as well as the cascading impacts of impacted critical infrastructure.
* Maintain relationships with interagency operations centers, the Sector Specific Agencies as identified in the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), Appendix B, and PPD 21, CISA organizational elements, and critical private sector partners, including Sector Coordinating Councils, Government Coordinating Councils, and private sector Information Sharing and Analysis Centers.
* Assist in the development and maintenance of contact databases and provide documentation for all procedures and content management.
* Assist with the content management and maintenance of web-based information on the Homeland Security Information Network Critical Infrastructure portal.
* Generate reports or products as required and/or at the direction of the Federal Senior Watch
Officer, Assistant Senior Watch Officer, or Watch leadership.
* Be responsible for assigned tasks during their shift and perform other tasks as needed in support of critical infrastructure response or recovery efforts.
* Shall be responsible for keeping government furnished equipment ready for telework.
* Shifts are normally 8 hour 24x7 rotational shifts, 5 days per week. Periodic weekend watches require 12 hour rotational shifts.

Education:
* Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline such as Homeland Security or Business, or a combination of education and experience.
* Associate's Degree with ten (10) years of relevant experience.
Experience:
* Broad expertise in research, analysis, and writing skills and be able to perform triage on questions, issues, or events involving the nation's Critical Infrastructures and Key Resources.
* Excellent writing and grammatical skills.
* Capable of synthesizing, synopsizing, and presenting information at an executive level.
* Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) structure, emergency management operations and background.
* Knowledge of one (1) or more critical infrastructure sectors.
* Experience/expertise in one or more critical infrastructure sectors (as defined by HSPD-7 and the NIPP) and/or emergency management.
* Have a minimum of five (5) years of related experience with at least one (1) year of specialized operations center experience.
* Demonstrated professional oral and written communication skills.
* Proficiency in MS Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint).
* Must have a TS / SCI and the ability to pass customer pre-screening requirement.

ITA international is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,

disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA, please contact us by phone at 757-246-6781 or email us at ITA-HR@ita-intl.com