Mission Assurance Analyst IV

Req ID: 39189

Summary

Mission Assurance Analyst IV

Huntsville, Alabama

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employers core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

Chronos Operations (CO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation based in Anchorage, AK. Belonging to the Military, Intelligence, and Operations Support (MIOS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU), Chronos has a culture rooted in integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. Chronos is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, and provides mission-critical services in Advanced Analytics & AI, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Intelligence.

Chronos Operations, LLC is seeking a Mission Assurance Analyst IV to lead advanced mission risk mapping and critical asset dependency analysis to ensure operational resilience across DoD systems. This senior-level role supports the implementation of the Mission Assurance Construct (MAC), integrates Risk Management Framework (RMF) principles, and aligns risk mitigation strategies with mission operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead MRT-C mapping and mission-based risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in cyber terrain and operational dependencies.
• Conduct critical asset dependency analysis to determine mission impacts and prioritize protection strategies.
• Oversee mission mapping and mission decomposition to identify operational dependencies and risks.
• Direct cyberspace terrain mapping, data capture, and iterative assessments across operational environments.
• Develop and maintain Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and Mission Mitigation Plans (MMPs) for DCAs and TCAs.
• Identify, validate, and prioritize Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI) supporting mission execution.
• Provide mission assurance leadership for Operational Technology (OT) environments, including Facility-Related Controls and Manufacturing Systems.
• Support the execution of Mission Assurance Assessments (MAAs) and contribute to the Mission Assurance Risk Management System (MARMS).
• Establish and govern a comprehensive environment discovery and assessment process, including:
• On-site mission and facility assessments
• Oversight of approved discovery and assessment tools
• Coordination with mission owners, technical stakeholders, and system operators
• Engagement with senior leadership and decision-makers
• Ensure development and maintenance of authoritative artifacts defining authorization boundaries.
• Lead updates and governance of the Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) in compliance with JFHQ-DODIN 8600-25 and HQDA EXORD 116-19
• Develop and execute a knowledge management strategy to:
• Capture mission, system, and risk data
• Deliver actionable business intelligence and mission assurance insights
• Enable data-driven decisions across functional and operational teams
• Provide strategic recommendations to leadership to mitigate mission risk and enhance operational resilience.
• Align mission assurance activities with RMF and DoD cybersecurity directives.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, white papers, and executive-level reports on mission risk findings and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain awareness of evolving threats and integrate intelligence into mission assurance planning.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
• Supervisory duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in cybersecurity, IT, Information Assurance, or related field. OR
• Masters degree with 5+ years experience
• 7+ years of proven experience in mission impact analysis, critical infrastructure protection, and RMF implementation
• Must have experience in mission analysis, information security technologies
• Must have experience with Mission Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace (MRT-C), including resilient C5IM capabilities and critical asset correlation (KT-C)
• Must have experience with analytical and cybersecurity skills, and a deep understanding of mission assurance (MA) methodologies, cyber defense, and U.S. military operations
• Must have experience with cybersecurity standards specific to OT/ICS (e.g., NIST 800-82, IEC 62443)
• Certifications like CISSP, Security+, CISM, and CEH are preferred
• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Deep understanding of DoD Mission Assurance policy and related frameworks.
• Understanding of MADSS, EXORD 116-19, and EXORD 8600-25.
• Ability to standardize data capture and metadata tagging; implement secure dashboards that visualize TCA/DCI posture, RMF status, vulnerabilities, and segmentation coverage.
• Familiarity with MARMS, Enterprise Mission Assurance Analysis Portal, and Component Critical Asset Management Systems.
• Proficiency in RMF, cybersecurity risk assessment, and mission-based asset identification.
• Ability to assess mission-critical dependencies and develop actionable risk mitigation strategies.
• Skilled in correlating operational risk with asset vulnerabilities and mission priorities.
• Knowledge of system boundaries and data flows to inform RMF authorizing artifacts.
• Ability to support terrain mapping and correlate threats with mission-critical systems.
• Skilled in drafting recommendations and supporting risk mitigation planning.
• Ability to supervise, manage, and lead others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) assessments and MAAP execution is a plus.
• Background in operations research, emergency management, or cybersecurity strategy is a plus.
• Ability to meet minimum clearance requirements.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

How youll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe theres always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

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Chenega MIOSs culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

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