Cyber Data Analyst / Coordinator

Peraton•Fort Meade, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton seeks a Cyber Data Analyst / Coordinator to support the Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) Readiness and Security Inspection (DRSI). This program executes DOWIN inspections, assessments, evaluations, validations, DCO-IDM missions, self-assessments, and audit regimens. The role is located at Fort Meade, MD. The primary responsibility is to serve as the cyber defense data point of contact for data generated and stored from various assessment types, including CORA, CSSP, and PKI Audit programs. The position involves conducting data analytics, providing SME input for operational studies, identifying trends and risks, performing operational research, reporting findings, and reviewing assessment methodologies and reporting documentation.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with PhD of relevant experience.
Able to effectively use management formats (e.g., Kanban, JIRA) to document analytic workflows, standard operating procedures, and process improvements.
Experience or formal education in qualitative, quantitative, and other data analysis techniques to identify behavioral trends, patterns, and root causes of systemic issues.
Active TS with ability to obtain SCI.
U.S Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Annual Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) Assessment and Accreditation reporting
Degree in qualitative, quantitative, and other data analysis field of study
IAT Level II Certification such as CCNA, CySA+ (SecurityX), GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCP within 90 days of start.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary cyber defense data point of contact on data generated and stored from various types of assessments, including the CORA, CSSP, and PKI Audit programs.
Conduct data analytics: Provide SME input for the planning and execution of operational studies, focusing on data trend analysis, systemic risk identification, and root cause evaluation.
Identify trends and forecast potential cybersecurity threats and risks based on historical assessment data.
Perform operational research on DoD cyber and technology-related topics to aid decision-making.
Report analysis findings and provide analytic judgments and recommendations to guide senior leader decision-making, risk acceptance, and resource prioritization.
Produce reports that aggregate component-level findings on remediation efforts and trend analysis, in addition to specific findings regarding risks, recurring deficiencies, and mission assurance.
Review/provide input on assessment methodologies, executive summaries, and other reporting documentation.