Mission Synchronization / Senior Mission Lead

Occam Solutions, Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Occam Solutions, Inc. seeks a Mission Synchronization / Senior Mission Lead in Arlington, VA to provide strategic and operational leadership supporting U.S. Army cybersecurity mitigation and mission modernization initiatives.

The role connects cybersecurity requirements with Army acquisition processes, weapons systems, and technical implementation efforts. The ideal candidate brings substantial Army experience, advanced cybersecurity knowledge, and a track record of advising senior military and

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting the U.S. Army and acquisition organizations.
• Active Secret clearance and TS/SCI eligibility.
• Advanced cybersecurity knowledge comparable to CISSP-level expertise.
• Extensive knowledge of networking, systems architecture, and systems-of-systems engineering.
• Direct experience with weapons systems, mission systems, system integration, or defense programs.
• Experience as a senior cyber operator or cybersecurity mission lead.
• Strong understanding of Army acquisition processes and senior leadership decision‑making.
• Experience translating leadership intent into actionable requirements.
• Experience delivering briefings to senior military and civilian leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional working groups.
• Experience operating in classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior Army leadership on cybersecurity vulnerabilities and regulatory priorities.
• Lead mission synchronization across Army organizations, programs, and technical teams.
• Translate leadership priorities into actionable mission requirements.
• Evaluate cybersecurity impacts on weapons systems and mission platforms.
• Develop executive briefings and decision packages.
• Lead cross‑organisational coordination forums.
• Coordinate with Army program offices and defense stakeholders.
• Identify risks, gaps, and implementation obstacles.
• Provide oversight to supporting officers.
• Support governance and mission execution tracking.
• Facilitate resolution of complex, multi‑organization issues.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

TS/SCI eligibility

Cybersecurity expertise

Systems architecture

Leadership to senior leaders

Briefings to leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

CISSP‑level cybersecurity expertise

Job description

Mission Synchronization / Senior Mission Lead

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 an accomplished Mission Synchronization / Senior Mission Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership supporting U.S. Army cybersecurity mitigation and mission modernization initiatives.

This position serves as a senior mission integrator and subject matter expert, connecting cybersecurity requirements with Army acquisition processes, weapons systems, operational priorities, and technical implementation efforts.

The ideal candidate brings substantial experience supporting Army organizations, advanced cybersecurity knowledge, and demonstrated success advising senior military and civilian leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise senior Army leadership on cybersecurity vulnerabilities, mitigation priorities, and operational risk.
• Lead mission synchronization efforts across Army organizations, acquisition programs, and technical teams.
• Translate senior leadership priorities into actionable technical and operational requirements.
• Evaluate cybersecurity impacts on weapons systems, mission platforms, and interconnected architectures.
• Develop executive briefings, decision packages, and leadership read-ahead materials.
• Lead working groups and cross-organizational coordination forums.
• Coordinate with Army program offices, NSA stakeholders, and defense organizations.
• Assess implementation feasibility, technical dependencies, and mission impacts.
• Identify program risks, capability gaps, and implementation obstacles.
• Provide oversight and guidance to supporting Action Officers.
• Support governance processes and mission execution tracking.
• Facilitate resolution of complex issues involving multiple organizations and competing priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting the U.S. Army, Army acquisition organizations, PEOs, PMOs, or comparable defense organizations.
• Active Secret clearance and TS/SCI eligibility.
• Advanced cybersecurity knowledge comparable to CISSP-level expertise or higher.
• Extensive knowledge of networking, systems architecture, and systems-of-systems engineering.
• Direct experience with weapons systems, mission systems, system integration, or defense acquisition programs.
• Experience as a senior cyber operator, cybersecurity mission lead, or senior cybersecurity practitioner.
• Strong understanding of Army acquisition processes and senior leadership decision-making.
• Experience assessing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies from operational and technical perspectives.
• Ability to translate senior leadership intent into actionable mission requirements.
• Experience preparing and delivering briefings to senior military and civilian leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional working groups.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience operating in classified environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mastery of critical and transformative thinking.
• Mastery of cybersecurity governance and policies.
• Advanced cyber network security expertise.
• Advanced knowledge of reference architectures.
• Familiarity with Army budgeting, funding, and acquisition processes.
• Proven ability to lead multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.