Mission Assurance Analyst III

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS is seeking a Mission Assurance Analyst III in Huntsville, AL to support mission risk assessments, terrain mapping, and critical asset validation. The role contributes to the Mission Assurance Construct (MAC) with MTAD mapping, threat correlation, and POA&M development.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of mission assurance/cybersecurity experience, plus active clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Information Assurance, Intelligence Studies, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of proven experience in mission assurance, cybersecurity, or risk management roles.
• Must have valid Real ID prior to start date.
• Must have active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide situational awareness and mission analysis to support operational decision-making, utilizing mission mapping and mission decomposition across diverse operational environments.
• Execute MADSS-Aligned Assessments, including cyberspace terrain mapping, data capture, and iterative risk assessments under the guidance of the senior team lead.
• Analyze Operational Technology (OT) Environments, including Facility-Related Control Systems (FRCS) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) to assess critical mission impact.
• Assist in Identifying and Validating Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI) to determine operational dependencies and vulnerabilities.
• Support Environment Discovery Processes, including conducting on-site assessments/facility walkthroughs and utilizing approved discovery and assessment tools.
• Assist in Updating and Maintaining MADSS (Mission Assurance Decision Support System) in strict compliance with HQDA EXORD 133-24 and JFHQ-DODIN EXORD 8600-26.
• Support Knowledge Management and Data Analysis across functional areas to generate actionable operational intelligence and support the senior MRT-C Lead with ad-hoc mission requirements.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Stakeholders across cybersecurity, operations, and intelligence teams to develop mission assurance documentation, risk mitigation plans, and executive summaries.
• Maintain Active Threat Awareness by staying current with emerging vulnerabilities, adversary methodologies, and mitigation strategies to integrate them into ongoing planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mission assurance

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Threat analysis

Data analysis

DoD procedures

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

MADSS

Excel

Visio

Project

Job description

Summary

Mission Assurance Analyst III

Huntsville, AL

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

Chronos Operations (CO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation based in Anchorage, AK. Belonging to the Military, Intelligence, and Operations Support (MIOS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU), Chronos has a culture rooted in integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. Chronos is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, and provides mission-critical services in Advanced Analytics & AI, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Intelligence.

Chronos Operations, LLC is seeking a Mission Assurance Analyst III to support mission risk assessments and terrain mapping activities to identify and mitigate threats to critical operations and assets. This mid-level role contributes to the execution of the Mission Assurance Construct (MAC), including MRT-C mapping, threat correlation, and POA&M development.

Responsibilities

• Provide situational awareness and mission analysis to support operational decision-making, utilizing mission mapping and mission decomposition across diverse operational environments.
• Execute MADSS-Aligned Assessments, including cyberspace terrain mapping, data capture, and iterative risk assessments under the guidance of the senior team lead.
• Analyze Operational Technology (OT) Environments, including Facility-Related Control Systems (FRCS) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) to assess critical mission impact.
• Assist in Identifying and Validating Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI) to determine operational dependencies and vulnerabilities.
• Support Environment Discovery Processes, including conducting on-site assessments/facility walkthroughs and utilizing approved discovery and assessment tools.
• Assist in Updating and Maintaining MADSS (Mission Assurance Decision Support System) in strict compliance with HQDA EXORD 133-24 and JFHQ-DODIN EXORD 8600-26.
• Support Knowledge Management and Data Analysis across functional areas to generate actionable operational intelligence and support the senior MRT-C Lead with ad-hoc mission requirements.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Stakeholders across cybersecurity, operations, and intelligence teams to develop mission assurance documentation, risk mitigation plans, and executive summaries.
• Maintain Active Threat Awareness by staying current with emerging vulnerabilities, adversary methodologies, and mitigation strategies to integrate them into ongoing planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Information Assurance, Intelligence Studies, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of proven experience in mission assurance, cybersecurity, or risk management roles.
• Must have valid Real ID prior to start date.
• Must have active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications like CISSP, Security+, CISM, and CEH are preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical background with a deep understanding of mission assurance (MA) methodologies, cyber defense, and U.S. military operations.
• Ability to travel up to20% annually to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required by the mission. (1 to 2 weeks a quarter).
• Familiarity with MADSS, HQDA EXORD 133-24, JFHQ-DODIN EXORD 8600-26, and the overarching DoD Mission Assurance Construct.
• Ability to standardize data capture, utilize secure metadata tagging, and support the implementation of dashboards visualizing TCA/DCI posture, vulnerabilities, and network segmentation coverage.
• Highly skilled in utilizing Microsoft Excel, Visio, Project, or equivalent project management, data analysis, and technical diagramming tools to track and visualize team efforts.
• Working knowledge of cyber terrain mapping, mission dependency analysis, and the ability to correlate cyber threats with real-world operational impacts.
• Practical understanding of POA&M processes, cyber defense compliance, and military business process workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored for drafting high-quality technical documentation and coordinating with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams, support senior analysts, and process complex information to solve operational challenges.
• Ability to work non-standard hours (nights, weekends, holidays) and travel up to20% annually to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required by the mission. (1 to 2 weeks a quarter).

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.

Chenega MIOS’s culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:

Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/

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