Senior Cyber Advisor - C5ISRT

Socket.dev; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid leave

Job summary

AnaVation in the U.S. Federal space seeks two Senior Cyber Advisors for on-site work in Ft Meade, MD. You will provide executive-level advisory support across the C5ISRT portfolios, translating complex findings into actionable recommendations for senior government leaders.

Required are 7+ years in DoD/IC, strong governance and portfolio management skills, and the ability to develop and deliver executive dashboards and briefings. TS/SCI clearance is required or in scope.

Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 7+ years supporting DoD/IC missions
• Experience with program management and governance
• Strong written and verbal communication for executive audiences

Responsibilities

• Conduct program assessments and provide objective recommendations
• Support portfolio management across cyber, intelligence, and targeting initiatives
• Develop understanding of programs, architectures, and stakeholder relationships
• Establish governance, performance metrics, and lifecycle practices
• Prepare executive briefings and reporting frameworks for leadership
• Engage with government leadership and mission partners for requirements gathering
• Review documentation to ensure alignment with mission objectives
• Contribute to enterprise governance frameworks and decision boards

Skills

Executive briefing

Portfolio management

Governance

Stakeholder comms

Cyber operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Intelligence/ Cybersecurity/ Engineering

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is seeking two highly experienced Senior Cyber Advisors to providesenior-level advisory support across the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence,Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C5ISRT) portfolios. These positions serve as trusted advisors to Government leadership, providing strategic insight,technical expertise, and programmatic oversight to improve the effectiveness, governance, and execution of intelligence,cyber, and targeting initiatives. Advisors will work directly with Government stakeholders to evaluate programperformance, identify capability gaps, mature governance processes, and strengthen integration across multiple missionareas. They will synthesize complex operational and technical information into actionable recommendations, enablinginformed decision-making at the senior leadership level while ensuring alignment with USCYBERCOM priorities andmission objectives. This position is full-time on-site in Ft Meade, Maryland.

Position Responsibilities:

The Senior Cyber Advisors will independently and collaboratively provide executive-leveladvisory support including program evaluation, portfolio management, and technical integration support across the C5ISRT portfolio.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of programs, projects, and mission initiatives to identify strengths, deficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement, providing objective recommendations regarding program continuation, restructuring, or termination.
• Provide portfolio management support across multiple cyber, intelligence, and targeting initiatives, ensuring alignment with priorities, strategic objectives, and mission requirements.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of assigned programs, technical architectures, operational workflows, organizational dependencies, and stakeholder relationships to provide informed strategic recommendations.
• Establish and mature project management methodologies, governance processes, performance metrics, and lifecycle management practices that improve program execution, accountability, and transparency.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards, portfolio tracking mechanisms, project management templates, resource management tools, and reporting frameworks that enable data-driven decision-making.
• Engage regularly with Government leadership, project managers, technical leads, intelligence analysts, and mission partners to gather operational insights, validate requirements, identify dependencies, and facilitate cross-organizational collaboration.
• Review program and governance documentation, requirements, CONOPS, implementation plans, and technical deliverables for completeness, quality, and alignment with mission objectives, recommending refinements where appropriate.
• Assist Government leadership in developing and refining program requirements, governance models, organizational structures, resource allocation strategies, and operational processes that improve enterprise-wide execution.
• Prepare and deliver concise, high-quality executive briefings that communicate technical findings, program status, portfolio risks, resource implications, and strategic recommendations to senior Government leadership.
• Support the development of enterprise governance frameworks, portfolio management processes, decision boards that improve oversight, accountability, and mission integration across the C5ISRT portfolios.
• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in cyber operations, intelligence integration, C5ISRT providing technical guidance and strategic recommendations that improve operational effectiveness.
• Perform other advisory, analytical, and strategic planning duties as assigned in support of evolving mission priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: U.S. Citizen, TS/SCI cleared within last 2 years.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Engineering or related field
• Location: Full-time on-site in Ft Meade, Maryland.
• Experience and knowledge:
• 7+ years supporting DoD, IC, or Combatant Command missions.
• Experience supporting headquarters-level organizations (Combatant Command, Service Component Command,Joint Staff, or Intelligence Community headquarters) with program management, governance, or strategicplanning activities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting cyber operations, intelligence, C5ISRT, or related mission areas withinoperational, strategic, or headquarters environments.
• Proven experience conducting program assessments, portfolio management, organizational analysis, or technicaloversight for complex Government or military programs.
• Experience developing, evaluating, or managing program requirements, CONOPS, resource allocation strategies, or program lifecycle processes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical, operational, and organizational information and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations for Government leadership.
• Experience coordinating with multiple Government stakeholders, technical teams, and mission partners to gather requirements, build consensus and resolve issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive-level briefings, white papers, decision papers, and program documentation for senior Government leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while operating independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Microsoft Teams, with experience developing executive dashboards, reports, or portfolio tracking products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clearance: Current or previous Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope Polygraph completed within the past five (5)years.
• Education: Master's degree in related discipline is preferred.
• Certification: Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+) or equivalent
• Experience and Knowledge:
• 10+ years of experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Combatant Command, orJoint Staff missions.
• Experience supporting headquarters-level organizations.
• Familiarity with DoD requirements development, capability management, strategic planning, or portfoliomanagement processes.
• Deep expertise in USCYBERCOM operations, targeting processes, or C5ISRT analytic methodologies.
• Familiarity with cyber program evaluation, analytic tradecraft, or mission integration across cyber-intel-targetingdomains.
• Training or certification in cybersecurity, systems engineering, project management, or governance frameworks(e.g., CySA+, PMP, NIST CSF).

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid leave and holiday package
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.