Part Time Watch Stander

About the Role:

The Watch Stander will monitor incoming data channels in accordance with the USCG's OPTASKCOP to ensure that connectivity is maintained with all supported nodes, and to verify that uninterrupted information flows are maintained. In the event of interrupted information flow, you shall follow procedures in the OPTASK COP. This is a part-time position averaging 40 hours per month.

Additional Responsibilities Include, but are not Limited To:

• Maintains the track database in accordance with the OPTASK COP. You shall observe proper naming and other data convention, time date standards, and reporting intervals set forth in the OPTASK.
• Resolves all ambiguous data received by either merging the data with an existing track or initiating a new track.
• Coordinates via Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) Chat or email with other USCG units to correct shortfalls and/or inconsistencies in data conventions and reporting intervals, resolve data conflicts, and merge data with other site-specific data.
• Maintains situation awareness of ongoing events, evolution, and exercises within their respective area of responsibility in accordance with the OPTASK COP.
• Supports the Area Commanders shall broadcast the COP to USCG HQ as
• requested by USCG HQ and Coast Guard Command Centers to ensure data timeliness and data integrity.
• Utilizes available tactical decision aids, such as overlays, track groups, Position of Intended Movement (PIM) tracks, site controls, plot controls, and other display enhancement features to highlight high interest data to make this information easily accessible to the operational commander.
• Ensures that prepared overlays, track groups, and other display enhancements are correct for the required weekly operations brief covering the previous 24 hours prior to 0800 (8:00 AM). This information shall capture all the essential elements of the COP and serve to provide Situational Awareness (SA) to Commandant's and the Area Commander's staff.
• Coordinates with the Area Commander's technical staff for the restoration of
• GCCS failures in accordance with the Common Operational Picture Synchronization (COP SYNCH) Manual. You shall also assist in the trouble shooting and system failure restoration efforts of associated District's systems.
• Coordinates with the LANTAREA Command Center staff to identify
• exercises, operations, or events that may require increased focus on the COP and schedule increased manpower, if necessary. In the event of a catastrophic event where the LANTAREA Command Center is unusable or evacuated, the watch standers must be prepared to relocate to a Continuity of Operations (COOP) site.
• Controls access to the individual (COP SYNCH) Architectures in accordance with the procedures contained in the COP Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). You shall be responsible for assigning permissions as well as adding and deleting various nodes, as required by the Operational Commander.
• Recommends to Atlantic Area Operational C4 and Security Division (LANT-
• 6) and CG-761 any enhancements or modifications required for the USCG's SOPs governing GCCS operations or COP development in the monthly progress report. You shall provide expert technical advice and support to LANT-6 and CG-761 to help manage the USCG COP program.
• Maintains the resource library of publications and directives required for the
• proper performance of the USCG's COP.
• Provides on-the-job training and orientation to government personnel during a normal watch when requested by the senior watch supervisor (Command Duty Officer, Coast Guard Personnel).
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a GCCS operator for the U.S. Coast Guard or Department of Defense.
• Have a thorough understanding of the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Defense policies and procedures for GCCS and Common Operational Picture.

Education Requirements:

• High School diploma required.

Other Required Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to effectively communicate with customer and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including, but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Secret Clearance

US Citizenship Requirements:

This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Sawdey Solution Services to staff it only with U.S. Citizens.