Supply Chain Risk Management Analyst

DESE Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Annual performance bonuses

401(k) profit-sharing

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Internal promotion opportunities

Employee referral program

Service awards

Job summary

DESE Research, Inc. seeks a Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Analyst to join the Cyber Works Division in Huntsville. You will analyze threats and risks to ICT/OT components used in DoD weapon systems, producing risk-based assessments for decision-makers.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, cybersecurity, and program protection teams to advance mission assurance. You will develop multi-disciplinary reports, present findings to customers, and stay current on SCRM standards and DoD

Qualifications

• Eight years of related work experience in criticality analysis, program protection, or risk analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Current Secret security clearance.
• Experience decomposing and analyzing weapon systems with ICT/OT/MA focus.
• Knowledge of DoD SCRM standards, RMF, and TSN concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on a multi-disciplinary government-focused team.
• Baseline understanding of Analyst's Notebook or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supply chain research to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
• Analyze weapon systems to identify functions, components, and dependencies (ICT/OT/MA).
• Develop risk-based reports integrating data for decision-makers.
• Present analytic findings to customers in person or via video conference.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and other specialists in a multidisciplinary team.
• Apply SCRM methodologies to support program protection and security objectives.
• Contribute to improvements in analytic processes and deliverables.
• Stay informed on evolving supply chain threats and DoD policies.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Self-directed research

Analyst's Notebook

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Analyst's Notebook

Job description

DESE Research, Inc. is seeking a highly capable and motivated Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)Analyst to join our Cyber Works Division. The candidate will join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team providingin-depth technical analysis in direct support of the Missile Defense Agency. The team contextualizes supplychain threats, vulnerabilities, and risks associated with cyber-relevant components in current anddevelopmental weapon systems through vendor and component analysis consistent with DoD Instruction5200.44 and DoD Instruction 5200.39.

The analyst will identify system functionality and critical components by analyzing and decomposingcomplex systems using technical documentation and input from engineering subject matter experts. Theanalyst will conduct research to identify and assess threats, vulnerabilities, and risks associated withvendors and identified components. Results will be compiled into clear, risk-based assessments andpresented to decision-makers to support safer and more secure missile defense systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct supply chain research and analysis to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and risks associated withvendors, suppliers, technologies, and critical components.
• Analyze and decompose complex weapon systems to identify system functions, critical components,and dependencies, with emphasis on Information and Communications Technology (ICT), OperationalTechnology (OT), and Mission Assurance (MA).
• Develop multi-disciplinary, risk-based information reports that integrate data from disparate sources andorganizations into a cohesive narrative for decision-makers.
• Prepare and present analytic findings to customers in person and by video conference, as required.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, program protection, acquisition, and othertechnical specialists as part of a multi disciplinary team.
• Apply SCRM research and analysis methodologies to support program protection and relatedoperational security objectives.
• Contribute to improvements in analytic processes that streamline research, strengthen consistency, andfocus deliverables on insights relevant to risk-based decisions.
• Maintain awareness of evolving supply chain threats, SCRM standards, analytic methods, and relevantDoD policies through independent research and study.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eight years of related work experience, including experience directly related to criticality analysis,program protection, supply chain risk management, or comparable technical risk analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Current Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience decomposing and analyzing weapon systems, with a focus on ICT, OT, andMA.
• Understanding of Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN) Analysis, DoD SCRM standards and practices, and the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Knowledge of SCRM techniques, including commercial supply chain illumination and vendor and component assessment.
• Experience supporting Cyber Table Top exercises or comparable technical risk assessment activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, decision-relevant conclusions.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary team in direct support of a government customer.
• Strong initiative and interest in advancing supply chain risk analysis, assessment, and management techniques through self-directed research and study.
• Baseline understanding of and ability to use Analyst's Notebook or other relationship analysis software.

Why DESE

The ideal candidate is a career-minded professional who wants to contribute to a high-caliber team at one of Huntsville's premier defense contracting companies, with a deep and broad history in SCRM for the Department of Defense. DESE offers industry-leading benefits, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with highly skilled professionals in support of the U.S. warfighter. A career with DESE provides the opportunity to apply your skills and experience to crucial, mission-critical work that our nation's armed forces depend on.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Annual performance bonuses
• Robust 401(k) profit-sharing plan
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance with affordable premiums
• Two flexible spending account options
• Company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
• Education reimbursement program
• Personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
• Vacation, sick, and holiday leave
• Opportunities for internal promotion
• Employee referral incentive program
• Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation

DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have difficulty using our online system and need an accommodation due to a disability, contact [e-mail] or 256-837-8004, extension 123, regarding your interest in employment with DESE.