Joint Operations Center Analyst

Joint Operations Center Analyst SMX is seeking a highly experienced Joint Operations Center Analyst (JOCA) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide advanced operational and intelligence support to a fast-paced, high-impact special operations mission environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of joint/combined operations, crisis response, and intelligence fusion, ensuring mission commanders receive timely and accurate situational awareness and support for real-world and contingency operations. This position requires a DoD TS/SCI security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts. Application Deadline: March 30, 2026. Key Responsibilities: Serve as SME and primary point of contact for operational and intelligence activities in a 24/7 joint operations center Provide expert all-source analysis, operational recommendations, and situational awareness to commanders and mission planners Fuse real-time reporting from multiple intelligence and operational sources to develop comprehensive common operational pictures Draft, edit, and present briefings, operational summaries, situation reports (SITREPs), and threat assessments to senior leaders Coordinate with interagency, military, and partner nation representatives to ensure accuracy and timely information flow Monitor and assess evolving operational environments, anticipating and identifying emerging threats, risks, and opportunities Lead or advise on crisis action response, mission planning, and special tasking as required by the command center Support the implementation and refinement of joint center standard operating procedures (SOPs), training, and exercise programs Minimum Qualifications: Active TS/SCI security clearance Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in intelligence, national security, military operations, or related field Minimum of 8 years' experience supporting operations or intelligence in a joint, combined, or interagency environment Direct experience working in a Joint Operations Center, Watch, Fusion Cell, or similar operational command post Demonstrated ability to interpret, synthesize, and communicate complex operational and intelligence data Experience briefing senior leaders and producing high-quality written and visual operational products The proposed salary for this position is: $98,000 - $138,000 USD

Created: 2026-03-08