Mission Assurance Analyst II Duties and Responsibilities:
Execute MADSS-aligned mission assurance assessments, including terrain mapping and threat correlation.
Assist in identifying Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and Defense Critical Assets (DCAs) and assessing their mission impact.
Draft risk mitigation recommendations and contribute to POA&M documentation.
Support compliance with EXORD 116-19 (Cyber Terrain Mapping) and EXORD 8600-25 (Mission Assurance Implementation).
Apply RMF principles to mission assurance planning and reporting.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, operations, and intelligence teams to support mission assurance objectives.
Maintain awareness of evolving threats and integrate findings into mission assurance documentation.
Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Intelligence Studies, Systems Engineering or related field.
6+ years of experience in mission assurance, cybersecurity, or risk management roles.
4+ years of experience with analytical and cyber security skills, and a deep understanding of mission assurance (MA) methodologies, cyber defense, and U.S. military operations.
Certifications: Security + or RMF-related certifications preferred.
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Must have active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Familiarity with MADSS, EXORD 116-19, and EXORD 8600-25.
Working knowledge of RMF, POA&M processes, and mission assurance frameworks.
Basic understanding of MRT-C mapping and critical asset identification.
Ability to support terrain mapping and correlate threats with mission-critical systems.
Skilled in drafting recommendations and support risk mitigation planning.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder coordination.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and under senior analyst guidance.
Ability to meet minimum clearance requirements.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.