Executive Functional Analyst

The Newberry Group • O'Fallon, IL

87d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Newberry Group seeks a highly motivated Governance Functional Analyst to support cyber governance, awareness, and reporting initiatives for the USTRANSCOM CIO. This role is critical in ensuring the effective execution of cyber-related processes, maintaining compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) guidance, and enhancing the organization's cyber posture through structured governance and communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cyber governance, compliance, or IT policy development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing policy, guidance, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting USTRANSCOM, DISA, or other DoD cyber organizations.
• Knowledge of Joint Information Environment (JIE), Zero Trust Architecture, and DoD CIO initiatives.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and DoDI 8500 series.
• Certifications such as Security+, CAP, CGRC, or CISSP.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CIO Team Lead in the areas of CIO governance and executive support, Cyber and IT plans support, and cyber engagements.
• Support the creation and maintenance of CIO processes and assist in the execution of CIO responsibilities.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain strategic guidance, concepts, strategies, research documents, roadmaps and plans of action and milestones.
• Monitor the USTRANSCOM strategic calendar, develop schedules and topics, and coordinate with the staff to facilitate external engagements (outside of USTRANSCOM).
• Review products and documents as needed from both inside and outside of USTRANSCOM to assess impacts to TCJ6 and the command.
• Facilitate working groups, governance boards, and coordinate meetings with internal and external partners.
• Provide analytical support for cyber risk assessments, audits, and inspections.
• Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, technologies, and best practices relevant to governance and compliance.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with three plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Personal time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Telecommuting if available
• Retirement savings accounts (Pre-Tax and Roth)
• Flexible and dependent care savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability coverage
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree