Watch Operator – Intermediate

KBR, Inc.

Watch Operator overseeing real-time monitoring and operational support for critical systems. Contributing to national security through analysis and incident response in a 24/7 environment.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,500 - $153,400 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing real-time monitoring and operational support for mission-critical systems in a 24/7 environment.
Advanced analysis of operational data, proactive identification of potential issues, and coordination of incident response activities.
Ensure accurate reporting, maintain operational continuity, and provide guidance to junior team members during complex events.
Lead operational improvements and contribute to the resilience and security of enterprise systems.
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 ensure continuity of operations across watch teams.
Contribute to the development and refinement of standard operating procedures and best practices.
Operate within a 24/7 shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise; OR No degree and 10 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.
Experience with operational monitoring tools, dashboards, and incident management systems.
Proven ability to manage and resolve complex operational issues in a high-pressure environment.
Familiarity with incident response frameworks and escalation procedures.
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph.

Benefits

Comp & perks

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.
Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Advanced Data AnalysisOperational Data MonitoringIncident TriageDocumentation MaintenanceOperational Improvement

Soft Skills

MentoringCoordinationSituational Awareness

Certifications

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance