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Mission Assurance Analyst II

Huntsville, AL
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. 
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.