Critical Infrastructure Protection Analyst

RMC Global • Arlington, VA

5d • $100,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

RMC is seeking a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Analyst for a full-time in-office position in Arlington, VA. This role involves providing onsite client support to the Joint Staff Homeland Defense Division (J-36) Mission Assurance Branch. The CIP Analyst will support the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) in implementing and facilitating the Mission Assurance Construct, adhering to Department of Defense directives. The support includes managing critical infrastructure asset nominations, assessments, risk management packages, and monitoring/reporting through IT systems. The analyst will also assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating CIP and Mission Assurance (MA) Program requirements for the Joint Staff.

Requirements

• BA or BS in public policy, political science, security studies, or a related field. In lieu of a degree commensurate operational experience (+8 years) may be substituted.
• Obtaining a DoD TS-SCI Clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for clearance level required for the job.
• Possession of a current passport with a minimum of eight months remaining until the expiration date.
• Willingness and capability to travel, CONUS and OCONUS approximately 5% of the time.
• Commitment to maintaining a drug-free work environment, U.S. Citizenship, and possession of a valid state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• 4-10+ years of exp. with DoW and critical infrastructure programs preferred.
• Excellent writing skills and strong communication abilities.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Experience using tools and applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoin.t
• Proven ability to coordinate with and provide direct support to senior-level working groups.
• Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative to help ensure team tasks are successfully completed within required timelines.
• Strong ability to interact and communicate both written and verbally with people at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Joint Staff J-36 MA Branch on all CIP and MA matters.
• Support branch-level efforts to develop and revise key Joint Staff policy and instructions related to Mission Assurance, to include DoW MA Benchmarks and CJCSI 3209.01A.
• Support management of the Mission Assurance Assessment Program, to include facilitation of Integrated Assessment Schedule development, meetings, coordination, and scheduling conference.
• Assist with the execution of the MA identification process and arbitrate disputes on asset criticality between DoW Components. This includes Defense Critical Asset (DCA) nomination and validation process.
• Assist in coordination with asset and mission owners for development of criticality summaries, threat hazard assessments, vulnerability assessments, and resiliency, redundancy, and mitigation plans.
• Serve as the primary action officer supporting the Mission Assurance Coordination Board (MACB) forums. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to develop meeting agendas and inputs.
• Facilitate, monitor, and assess the accomplishment of MACB-established MA priorities and activities for DoW.
• Compile, organize, and present all relevant risk mitigation and remediation recommendations from across the JS, OSW, DoD service components, and stakeholders to senior leadership.
• Provide direct support to the Mission Assurance community during the fielding and adoption of new decision support tools and platforms.
• Conduct reviews of military headquarters plans, policies, and directives, ensuring compliance with DoW policies and directives.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of Mission Assurance-related data and information standards.
• Assist with monitoring the accuracy of data in the MA system of record.
• Provide subject matter expertise and direct support to branch leadership during various meetings and engagements.
• Develop briefings, program documents, reports, instructions, and information papers on CIP and MA requirements.
• Support the Joint Staff through coordinating with the services, combatant commands, and subordinate commands on various efforts and tasks.
• Participate in conferences, working groups, meetings, and other events related to MA, as required.
• Assist in various administrative duties, as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans fully covered for employees
• Subsidized dependent health care coverage
• Participation in our Annual Bonus Program
• Life insurance policy equivalent to 1x your annual salary.
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Cell phone reimbursement of $65 per month
• 401(k) Plan with contributions
• A 401(k) Safe Harbor Employer Contribution Program, which includes a 3% contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level