Mission Assurance Cyber Analyst

Title: Mission Assurance Cyber Analyst

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland (FULLY ON-SITE)

Clearance REQUIRED: Top Secret/SCI

Years of Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 8-12 years of overall related experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.


Key Qualifications & Experience:
-Mission Decomposition & Risk Analysis
-Ability to break down high-level missions into component parts and functions
-Identify critical mission elements and perform risk analysis to uncover vulnerabilities
-Recommend mitigation strategies based on risk findings
-Task Critical Asset Validation
-Determine which assets are essential to specific tasks
-Validate the criticality of assets in mission execution
-Network Engineering
-Read and interpret network topology maps
-Understand how assets integrate within the network
-Familiarity with RMF (Risk Management Framework) is a plus




Primary Responsibilities:
-Have knowledge of DoD Mission Assurance (MA) and its applicability to the Mission.
-Have knowledge of the DOD Cyberspace layered Network Architecture topology include Functional GWs and various Mission Partner network Edges.
-Have knowledge of the Enterprise IT systems, services and tools that support the Mission along with its Lifecycle roadmap.
-Understand the ITIL Framework in developing and executing MA and MRT-C related plans and initiatives.
-Coordinate with applicable directorates, HQs, subordinate headquarters, service cyber components, CCMD, components, and agencies with cyber related missions to identify, assess, and develop MRT-C mapping of agency assets.

Understand how to use the Tools/Systems below.
-Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS)
-DoD IT Portfolio Repository (DITPR)
-Mission and Application Portfolio System (MAPS)
-System/Network Approval Process (SNAP)
-Worldwide Online System (WWOLS)
-Telecommunications Certification Office Support System (TCOSS)
-Microsoft Office Suite (including but not limited to Excel, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Outlook, -Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Power BI)
-Strategic Mission Awareness Data System (SMADS)
-SIPRNet GIG Interconnection Approval Process System (GIAP)
-Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
This list is not all inclusive and is subject to adjustments as technologies emerge and mature/change names of the mission over time.
-Provide performance metrics and key performance indicators, which should measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of MRT-C mapping to reach goals while providing actionable insights for continuous improvement.
-Review Tasking Orders / Operations Orders (TASKORDS/OPORDS) for policy compliance and efficacy.
-Develop and maintain SOPs, TTPs, Agency Instructions, other documentation that governs MRT-C process. -Constantly improve the process.
-Produce and present briefings of their findings, as well as meeting minutes, after action reports, trip reports, as necessary.





• This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
• Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required


o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
 Medical, dental & vision
 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
 Short and long-term disability
 Health Spending Account (HSA)
 Transportation benefits
 Employee Assistance Program
 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)