Journeyman Mission Analyst

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

401(k) plan

Job summary

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC is seeking a Journeyman Mission Analyst to perform comprehensive Mission Assurance analysis of critical missions, assets, and dependencies. You will evaluate DCIs and TCAs to identify vulnerabilities and potential impacts, supporting ongoing validation and continuous improvement of mission-critical capabilities.

The role requires coordination with DoD entities and on-site work in SCIF environments.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance on Day 1.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's Degree in any field.
• Ability to work 100% on-site in a Government SCIF.
• Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive Mission Assurance analysis of assets, systems, infrastructure, and external dependencies.
• Analyze Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI) and Task Critical Assets (TCAs) to identify vulnerabilities, single points of failure, and mission impacts.
• Support ongoing identification, validation, periodic revalidation, and continuous improvement of mission‑critical capabilities.
• Coordinate with OSD, the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, MAJCOMs, installations, and other DoD agencies as directed.
• Manage, analyze, and contextualize Mission Assurance risk data to support understanding of impacts to mission execution.
• Augment Government‑led Mission Assurance assessment teams, including pre‑site survey activities, on‑site data collection, and post‑assessment analysis.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mission Assurance

Risk Analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in any field

Tools

DoD Processes (DoDI 3020.45)

Job description

Journeyman Mission Analyst

Benefits: This position offers a competitive benefits package that addresses employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being. The package includes 100% employer‑paid medical insurance, ample paid leave, a free employee assistance program, and a competitive 401(k) savings plan. Watermark places people first.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive Mission Assurance analysis to understand how critical missions depend on assets, systems, infrastructure, and external dependencies.
• Analyze Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI) and Task Critical Assets (TCAs) to identify vulnerabilities, single points of failure, and mission impacts.
• Support ongoing identification, validation, periodic revalidation, and continuous improvement of mission‑critical capabilities.
• Coordinate with OSD, the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, MAJCOMs, installations, and other DoD agencies as directed.
• Manage, analyze, and contextualize Mission Assurance risk data to support understanding of impacts to mission execution.
• Augment Government‑led Mission Assurance assessment teams, including pre‑site survey activities, on‑site data collection, and post‑assessment analysis.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• 3–10 years in any career field, discipline, or industry.
• Experience with DoD Mission Assurance processes (DoDI 3020.45) preferred.
• Background in operations, intelligence, force protection, or risk management preferred.
• Familiarity with TCA/DCA identification and Air Force operations preferred.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in any field.

Certification Requirements

• None specified.

Security Clearance Requirements

• Active/current Top Secret (TS) clearance on Day 1 of performance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI and TS/SCI with Caveats.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work 100% on‑site within a Government SCIF during core duty hours.
• CONUS travel may be required (coordinated with the Government at least 10 calendar days prior).
• OCONUS travel may be required (e.g., EUCOM/PACOM AOR support; coordinated at least 20 calendar days prior, with Theater Business Clearances).
• Local travel within the National Capital Region may be required.
• Trip and After-Action Reports are required following each trip.
• May be required to move equipment/files weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time.
• Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings.
• Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Position is Contingent on Contract Award

Watermark is an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment are established without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $100,000-300,000.