Task Lead NORAD NC3

Markesman LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Markesman Group seeks a Task Lead – Cyberspace Operations Support in Colorado Springs to provide day-to-day leadership and oversight for NORAD/USNORTHCOM cyber operations. The role focuses on research, planning, and situational awareness within a high-visibility environment supporting HD/DSCA missions.

The position requires 5–8+ years in DoD/National Security, active TS/SCI clearance, and proven leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder mission settings.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience supporting DoD or National Security programs.
• Experience in cyber operations, C4 systems, or operational planning environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams or managing task-level execution.
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders in complex mission environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of assigned task areas supporting N&NC/J6 cyber operations.
• Coordinate research and analysis related to cyber planning, real-time situational awareness, and operational coordination.
• Oversee assessments of physical systems, infrastructure, and integrated network systems-of-systems.
• Support analysis of real-time and historical data, exercises, contingency operations, and training events.
• Develop and track risk mitigation recommendations to improve survivability and reduce system vulnerabilities.
• Support development of tools or software prototypes that enhance mission effectiveness.
• Coordinate with federal, state, local, and mission partner organizations to support cyber coordination processes.
• Ensure timely completion of deliverables, reporting requirements, and contract milestones.
• Interface regularly with government leads to provide status updates and align priorities.
• Support operational environments that include 24/7/365 monitoring and reporting functions conducted by CWOC and DCO teams.

Skills

Cyber operations

C4 systems

Operational planning

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

DoD/National Security

Job description

Position: Task Lead – Cyberspace Operations Support
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance: Active TS/SCI required
Customer: NORAD / USNORTHCOM (N&NC) – Cyberspace Operations Directorate (J6)

Role Overview

The Task Lead will provide day-to-day leadership and technical oversight in support of NORAD and USNORTHCOM (N&NC) Cyberspace Operations Directorate (J6) and Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) mission requirements. This role supports research, analysis, operational planning, and situational awareness efforts tied to cyber operations and C4 systems.

The Task Lead will coordinate analytical efforts, manage deliverables, and ensure alignment between contract support activities and government mission objectives. The position operates within a high-visibility, mission-critical environment supporting Homeland Defense (HD) and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA).

What You’ll Do

• Lead execution of assigned task areas supporting N&NC/J6 cyber operations
• Coordinate research and analysis related to cyber planning, real-time situational awareness, and operational coordination
• Oversee assessments of physical systems, infrastructure, and integrated network systems-of-systems
• Support analysis of real-time and historical data, exercises, contingency operations, and training events
• Develop and track risk mitigation recommendations to improve survivability and reduce system vulnerabilities
• Support development of tools or software prototypes that enhance mission effectiveness
• Coordinate with federal, state, local, and mission partner organizations to support cyber coordination processes
• Ensure timely completion of deliverables, reporting requirements, and contract milestones
• Interface regularly with government leads to provide status updates and align priorities
• Support operational environments that include 24/7/365 monitoring and reporting functions conducted by CWOC and DCO teams

Required Experience

• 5 - 8+ years of experience supporting DoD or National Security programs
• Experience in cyber operations, C4 systems, or operational planning environments
• Demonstrated experience leading teams or managing task-level execution
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders in complex mission environments
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting NORAD, USNORTHCOM, or NC3-related missions
• Background in cyber analysis, integrated sensing, or network systems-of-systems
• Experience supporting operational exercises, contingency planning, or situational awareness efforts
• Familiarity with Homeland Defense (HD) or Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission areas

About the Organization About Markesman Group

Markesman Group has gathered the nation's foremost experts in Cyber, ISR, Enterprise IT and Intelligence Analysis. We seek to lead with cutting edge technology, high quality development and best value services for both the government and commercial sectors. Our team combines passion, acumen, focus, patriotism, desire, dedication and the love for the job to create value for our customers. We pride ourselves in a rigorous selection process because not only do we want the best, we want the best to want us. Working closely together as part of a service-disabled veteran owned small business, we enjoy a family environment where teammates challenge and elevate each other every day. The Markesman family is always striving to solve tomorrow's problems, today.

EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

This position is currently accepting applications.