Mission Assurance Analyst II

Chronos Operations, LLC•Redstone Arsenal, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Information Assurance, Intelligence Studies, Systems Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of proven experience in mission assurance, cybersecurity, or risk management roles.
Must have experience with analytical and cyber security 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)
Must have a Real ID prior to start
Must have Secret Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Certifications like CISSP, Security+, CISM, and CEH are preferred
Familiarity with MADSS, HQDA EXORD 133-24, JFHQ-DODIN EXORD 8600-26, and the overarching DoD Mission Assurance Construct.
Ability to standardize data capture, utilize secure metadata tagging, and support the implementation of dashboards visualizing TCA/DCI posture, vulnerabilities, and network segmentation coverage.
Highly skilled in utilizing Microsoft Excel, Visio, Project, or equivalent project management, data analysis, and technical diagramming tools to track and visualize team efforts.
Working knowledge of cyber terrain mapping, mission dependency analysis, and the ability to correlate 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 tailored for drafting high-quality technical documentation and coordinating with diverse stakeholders.
Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams, support senior analysts, and process complex information to solve operational challenges.
Ability to work non-standard hours (nights, weekends, holidays) and travel up to 20% annually to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required by the mission. (2 to 3 weeks a quarter).

Responsibilities

Execute Cyberspace Terrain Mapping: Conduct tactical cyber terrain mapping, network tracing, and baseline data capture in strict alignment with MADSS standards under the oversight of senior analysts.
Support Mission Decomposition: Perform systematic mission decomposition and dependency mapping across diverse Army Materiel Command (AMC) operational environments to identify critical operational pathways.
Analyze OT & FRCS Environments: Assist in analyzing Operational Technology (OT), Facility-Related Control Systems (FRCS), and Manufacturing Systems to identify technical vulnerabilities and baseline security postures.
Conduct Field Environment Discovery: Participate in on-site facility walkthroughs, utilizing approved technical discovery and assessment tools to document physical and logical network configurations.
Maintain MADSS Records: Populate, update, and maintain the Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) database, ensuring accurate metadata tagging and compliance with HQDA EXORD 133-24 and JFHQ-DODIN EXORD 8600-26.
Identify Critical Assets: Assist in the initial identification, categorization, and documentation of Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI).
Draft Risk Mitigation Plans: Prepare draft Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documentation and contribute to the formulation of local risk mitigation recommendations.
Develop Technical Visualizations: Utilize Microsoft Visio, Excel, and specialized technical mapping software to draft clean, accurate diagrams illustrating network segment coverage and asset dependencies.
Contribute to Knowledge Management: Support the development, formatting, and implementation of the team’s Knowledge Management Plan and central documentation repositories.
Other duties as assigned.