Mission Synchronization – Action Officer

Occam Solutions, Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Occam Solutions, Inc. seeks a Mission Synchronization Action Officer in Arlington, VA, to support U.S. Army cybersecurity modernization, mission coordination, and leadership engagements. The role emphasizes hands-on program coordination, task tracking, and executive briefings in a fast-paced defense setting.

You will organize meetings, track actions, manage schedules, and liaise with Army program offices and NSA stakeholders to ensure mitigation initiatives progress effectively.

Qualifications

• Foundational cybersecurity knowledge comparable to CompTIA Security+ level.
• Active Secret security clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Strong project and task management capabilities.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and requirements tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working directly with government stakeholders, leadership, or program offices.
• Knowledge of requirements gathering, risk identification, and operational coordination.
• Familiarity with Army organizational structures, staff processes, and military culture.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily mission activities supporting Army cybersecurity modernization programs.
• Organize senior leadership meetings, working groups, and classified coordination events.
• Manage schedules, meeting logistics, staff taskers, and action item tracking.
• Prepare executive briefings, meeting agendas, read‑ahead materials, and status reports.
• Coordinate with Army program offices, NSA stakeholders, and defense organizations.
• Track cybersecurity vulnerabilities, mitigation actions, program risks, and mission requirements.
• Capture meeting decisions and translate requirements into actionable tasks.
• Facilitate communication between leadership, technical teams, and program stakeholders.
• Support government site visits, exercises, and senior‑level coordination events.
• Maintain program documentation, reporting tools, and tracking systems.
• Support requirements gathering, risk identification, and program execution activities.
• Assist senior mission leadership with prioritizing competing workstreams.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

Security clearance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Job description

Mission Synchronization – Action Officer

Arlington, Virginia

Employment Type

Full-Time

Program

U.S. Army ASA(ALT) – TGL 45

Position ID

DE-0022

Work Arrangement

Onsite 3–5 days per week

Clearance

Active Secret required; TS/SCI eligibility required

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized Mission Synchronization Action Officer to support U.S. Army cybersecurity modernization, mission coordination, and senior leadership engagement activities.

The Action Officer will provide hands‑on program coordination, project tracking, stakeholder engagement, and operational support to ensure cybersecurity mitigation initiatives progress effectively.

This position requires exceptional organizational skills, foundational cybersecurity knowledge, strong communication abilities, and experience supporting government or defense-related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily mission activities supporting Army cybersecurity modernization programs.
• Organize senior leadership meetings, working groups, and classified coordination events.
• Manage schedules, meeting logistics, staff taskers, and action item tracking.
• Prepare executive briefings, meeting agendas, read‑ahead materials, and status reports.
• Coordinate with Army program offices, NSA stakeholders, and defense organizations.
• Track cybersecurity vulnerabilities, mitigation actions, program risks, and mission requirements.
• Capture meeting decisions and translate requirements into actionable tasks.
• Facilitate communication between leadership, technical teams, and program stakeholders.
• Support government site visits, exercises, and senior‑level coordination events.
• Maintain program documentation, reporting tools, and tracking systems.
• Support requirements gathering, risk identification, and program execution activities.
• Assist senior mission leadership with prioritizing competing workstreams.

Required Qualifications

• Foundational cybersecurity knowledge comparable to CompTIA Security+ level.
• Active Secret security clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Strong project and task management capabilities.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and requirements tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working directly with government stakeholders, leadership, or program offices.
• Knowledge of requirements gathering, risk identification, and operational coordination.
• Familiarity with Army organizational structures, staff processes, and military culture.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Army acquisition programs or federal government initiatives.
• Understanding of cybersecurity vulnerability management and mitigation processes.
• Experience supporting executive briefings and senior leadership engagements.
• Familiarity with classified meeting logistics and secure communications.
• Exposure to TS/SCI environments and classified networks.
• Knowledge of classified courier procedures, compartmentalization, and classified material handling.
• Experience with derivative classification marking.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to respond effectively to evolving mission priorities.