Mission Assurance Specialist

Aleknagik Technology, LLC; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleknagik Technology, LLC, based in Falls Church, Virginia, is seeking a Mission Assurance Specialist to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This onsite role requires an active Secret clearance and focuses on mission risk identification, continuity planning, and critical asset protection within DoD environments.

You will collaborate with DHA and DoD stakeholders to support Mission Assurance and Force Health Protection activities, coordinating across government and military entities while

Qualifications

• DoD or federal Mission Assurance experience.
• Continuity of Operations (COOP) or continuity planning experience.
• Emergency management or emergency preparedness background.

Responsibilities

• Support DHA Mission Assurance, Force Health Protection, Readiness and Law Enforcement initiatives.
• Identify and assess critical infrastructure, DCAs, and TCAs.
• Assist with COOP planning and BIAs.
• Develop reports, assessments, briefings, and recommendations for leadership.
• Coordinate with DHA, MHS, CCMDs, and DoD organizations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Report preparation

Tools

CADAT

MAADS

Global Mission Assurance Portal

SIPRNet

Job description

Mission Assurance Specialist – DHA Falls Church, VA | Onsite | Active Secret Clearance Required Make an Impact Supporting the Defense Health Agency Aleknagik Technology, LLC (ATL) is seeking an experienced Mission Assurance Specialist to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) in Falls Church, Virginia. In this role, you will help DHA identify and manage mission risks, protect critical assets and infrastructure, strengthen continuity and preparedness, and ensure mission-essential functions can continue during emergencies, disruptions, and other threats. This is an excellent opportunity for a cleared professional with experience in Mission Assurance, Continuity of Operations (COOP), emergency management, critical infrastructure protection, force protection, readiness, or DoD risk management who wants to directly support the DHA mission. This position is onsite in Falls Church, VA and requires an active Secret security clearance.

What You’ll Do

As a Mission Assurance Specialist, you will work with DHA and Department of Defense stakeholders to support Mission Assurance and Force Health Protection activities.

• Support DHA Mission Assurance (MA), Force Health Protection (FHP), Readiness, and Law Enforcement initiatives.
• Identify and assess critical infrastructure, Defense Critical Assets (DCAs), and Task Critical Assets (TCAs).
• Support risk assessments, risk management packages, and Joint Mission Assurance Assessments (JMAAs).
• Identify mission risks, vulnerabilities, dependencies, and potential operational impacts.
• Assist with Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning and Business Impact Analyses (BIAs).
• Maintain critical asset information, annual TCA lists, mission impact data, and other Mission Assurance records.
• Support Mission Assurance tools and systems such as CADAT, MAADS, and the Global Mission Assurance Portal.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, incident response, crisis management, exercises, and related planning activities.
• Coordinate with DHA, the Military Health System (MHS), Combatant Commands (CCMDs), military Services, and other DoD organizations.
• Develop reports, assessments, briefings, and recommendations for government and senior leadership.
• Participate in Mission Assurance working groups, outreach, education, and training activities.

What We’re Looking For

• DoD or federal Mission Assurance
• Continuity of Operations (COOP) or continuity planning
• Critical infrastructure protection
• Emergency management or emergency preparedness
• Risk management and vulnerability assessments
• Defense Critical Assets (DCA) or Task Critical Assets (TCAs)
• Force protection, Force Health Protection, or readiness
• Crisis management or incident response
• Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
• Joint Mission Assurance Assessments (JMAA)

You should also have

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing reports, assessments, briefings, or recommendations for leadership.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across government, military, and stakeholder organizations.
• Ability to manage sensitive information and maintain accurate program documentation.
• Experience with CADAT, MAADS, the Global Mission Assurance Portal, SIPRNet, DHA, or the Military Health System is highly valuable but is not required unless specifically required by the contract.

Security Clearance

• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• Must be able to maintain the clearance and access requirements associated with the position.
• The position may support classified information and systems up to the Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) level, as required by the contract.

Work Location

Falls Church, Virginia – Onsite This position directly supports the Defense Health Agency and requires regular onsite support.

Why Consider ATL?

At Aleknagik Technology, LLC, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your experience to work that directly supports an important Department of Defense mission. You’ll collaborate with government and defense professionals while helping strengthen DHA’s preparedness, resilience, continuity, and Mission Assurance capabilities.

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. Responsibilities may change based on contract and mission requirements.