Mission Assurance Analyst II

Chronos Operations, LLC • Redstone Arsenal, AL

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About The Position

Chronos Operations, LLC is seeking a mid-level Mission Assurance Analyst II in Huntsville, Alabama, to support mission risk assessments and terrain mapping activities that identify and mitigate threats to critical operations and assets. The role contributes to execution of the Mission Assurance Construct (MAC), including MRT-C mapping, threat correlation, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) development.

The analyst conducts tactical cyber terrain mapping, network tracing, and baseline data capture under senior analyst oversight; supports mission decomposition and dependency mapping across Army Materiel Command operational environments; and assists with analysis of Operational Technology (OT), Facility-Related Control Systems (FRCS), and manufacturing systems. The role also includes on-site facility walkthroughs, maintaining records in the Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS), identifying critical assets, preparing risk mitigation documentation, creating technical visualizations, and supporting team knowledge management.

The position may require travel up to 20% annually to CONUS and OCONUS locations. The job description also states the ability to work non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. A valid U.S. passport is required before the start date, and the role requires a Secret clearance with TS SC/SCI eligibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Information Assurance, Intelligence Studies, Systems Engineering, or a related field and 2 or more years of experience in mission assurance, cybersecurity, or risk management; alternatively, an associate's degree in one of these fields and 3 or more years of such experience.
• Experience with analytical and cybersecurity skills, and a deep understanding of mission assurance methodologies, cyber defense, and U.S. military operations.
• Experience with cybersecurity standards specific to OT/ICS, such as NIST 800-82 or IEC 62443.
• Ability to travel up to 20% annually to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required by the mission.
• Valid U.S. passport prior to start date.
• Secret clearance with TS SC/SCI eligibility.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to standardize data capture, use secure metadata tagging, and support dashboards visualizing TCA/DCI posture, vulnerabilities, and network segmentation coverage.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Visio, Project, or equivalent project management, data analysis, and technical diagramming tools.
• Working knowledge of cyber terrain mapping, mission dependency analysis, and correlating cyber threats with real-world operational impacts.
• Practical understanding of POA&M processes, cyber defense compliance, and military business process workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and coordination with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams, support senior analysts, and process complex information to solve operational challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CISM, or CEH.
• Familiarity with MADSS, HQDA EXORD 133-24, JFHQ-DODIN EXORD 8600-26, and the overarching DoD Mission Assurance Construct.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tactical cyber terrain mapping, network tracing, and baseline data capture in alignment with MADSS standards under senior analyst oversight.
• Perform mission decomposition and dependency mapping across Army Materiel Command operational environments to identify critical operational pathways.
• Assist in analyzing Operational Technology (OT), Facility-Related Control Systems (FRCS), and manufacturing systems to identify technical vulnerabilities and baseline security postures.
• Participate in on-site facility walkthroughs and use approved technical discovery and assessment tools to document physical and logical network configurations.
• Populate, update, and maintain the MADSS database, ensuring accurate metadata tagging and compliance with HQDA EXORD 133-24 and JFHQ-DODIN EXORD 8600-26.
• Assist with identifying, categorizing, and documenting Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI).
• Prepare draft POA&M documentation and contribute to local risk mitigation recommendations.
• Use Microsoft Visio, Excel, and specialized technical mapping software to create diagrams of network segment coverage and asset dependencies.
• Support development, formatting, and implementation of the team's Knowledge Management Plan and central documentation repositories.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Broad range of benefits.
• Well-being programs.
• Professional development opportunities, including hands-on experience, on-the-job learning, and formal development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree