Cyber Analyst/Modeler, Intermediate (Operations, Analyst)

The MIL Corporation; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 69,804 - 180,706; Full time

Job summary

The MIL Corporation seeks a Cyber Analyst/Modeler, Intermediate, to support daily operations at the NAVAIR Cyber Planning and Response Center (CPRC) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. The role is on-site with five days on-site and shift flexibility for incident handling.

CWS eligibility and Top Secret clearance are required. Responsibilities include real-time situational awareness, triage of cyber incidents, and modeling to support leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• CSWF qualifications by education, training, or certification and at least 3 years of related work experience.
• Must obtain DCWF roles within 30 days of start (111, 461, 511, 541, 612, or 622).
• Ability to interact with customers and project sponsors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance team.

Responsibilities

• Support C2, DCO operations, triage incidents, and provide situational awareness.
• Develop decision-support data, analyses, and software or services as needed.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams to improve processes and workflows.
• Apply modeling and optimization methods to aid management decisions.
• Produce detailed reports on findings, gaps, and recommendations.
• Assist project management with data analyses to keep initiatives on track.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

Clearance Required: Top Secret

Education Required: BA/BS Or HS/GED And Equivalent Work Experience

US Citizenship: Required

Summary: The MIL Corporation is seeking a Cyber Analyst/Modeler, Intermediate (Operations, Analyst) to support the daily operations of the NAVAIR Cyber Planning and Response Center (CPRC). The successful candidate will serve at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. This position currently requires an on-site schedule with 5 days on-site with flexibility to support work hours during the handling of incidents. This position is eligible for Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical, operational, and coordination techniques to support command and control (C2), oversight, evaluation, and optimization of NAVAIR defensive cyber operations (DCO) related activities. Core labor activities include maintaining real-time situational awareness of the operational environment, triaging and managing the response to cyber incidents and directives, and conducting analyses to assess mission resilience under cyber-attack scenarios. This role is responsible for synthesizing qualitative cyber vulnerabilities and complex operational data into actionable situational awareness products, empowering senior leadership to make informed risk decisions, optimize defensive resource allocation, and evaluate course of action (COA) alternatives. By driving command and control (C2) and ensuring comprehensive oversight, the analyst provides the critical coordination required to evaluate and optimize NAVAIR defensive cyber operations (DCO) activities.
• Work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently.
• May oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
• Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision‑making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions.
• May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products.
• May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
• Data Analysis: gather, evaluate, and interpret data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Current Operations Optimization: continual assessment of current operations to streamline processes, reduce redundancy, and improve productivity (may involve refining workflows and/or implementing new technologies).
• Reporting and Documentation: generate detailed reports to communicate findings, capability gaps and recommendations to stakeholders; documentation is vital to tracking progress and ensuring situational awareness.
• Project Management Support: provide the necessary data and analyses to make informed decisions, to keep projects on track and within budget.
• Performance Monitoring: establishing/improving key performance indicators (KPIs), Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), Measures of Capability (MOCs) and other metrics to ensure effectiveness of implemented strategies.
• Collaboration: work closely with various internal/external teams to ensure (1) alignment with overall organizational goals and (2) feasibility within different operational areas.
• Risk Management: identifying/tracking potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure the organization is prepared for unforeseen challenges.
• Perform trend analysis:
  • Gathering and interpreting data.
  • Pinpointing inefficiencies.
  • Collaborating with various internal/external teams to implement better processes, procedures and workflows.

Travel

10% to other sites, as required.

Required Qualifications

• Meet the identified CSWF qualification requirements by Education OR Training OR Certification AND has at least 3 years of experience performing work related to the labor category functional description.
• Must have or must obtain qualifications aligned with one or more DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) roles—111, 461, 511, 541, 612, or 622—within 30 days of contract performance start. A list of acceptable certifications can be found on the Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line website.
• Ability to interact and communicate with customers and project/task sponsors.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑performance, team environment.
• High degree of organizational and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience working with Cyber Planning and Response Centers is preferred.
• Knowledge of existing Cyber Planning and Response Centers policies, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP).
• Experience in incident response coordination.
• Experience in process improvement and policy development.
• Familiarity with DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) and Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, if satisfying CSWF qualification requirements by education.

Clearance

All applicants for this position must possess a current Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; the clearance process considers financial background aspects.

Compensation

For this position, the projected compensation range is $69,804 ‑ $180,706 per year. This estimate represents the typical salary range and is part of MIL’s complete compensation package. Final salary is determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations. The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a comprehensive range of benefits to support your overall well‑being, including health, life, disability, and retirement plans, paid time off, opportunities for professional growth, and tuition assistance.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.