Mission Assurance Analyst III

Chronos Operations, LLC•Huntsville, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Chronos Operations, LLC is seeking a Mission Assurance Analyst III 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.
5+ years of proven experience in mission assurance, cybersecurity, or risk management roles.
Strong analytical background with a deep understanding of mission assurance (MA) methodologies, cyber defense, and U.S. military operations.
Must have an active Top-Secret clearance with 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. (1 to 2 weeks a quarter).

Responsibilities

Provide situational awareness and mission analysis to support operational decision-making, utilizing mission mapping and mission decomposition across diverse operational environments.
Execute MADSS-Aligned Assessments, including cyberspace terrain mapping, data capture, and iterative risk assessments under the guidance of the senior team lead.
Analyze Operational Technology (OT) Environments, including Facility-Related Control Systems (FRCS) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) to assess critical mission impact.
Assist in identifying and validating Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI) to determine operational dependencies and vulnerabilities.
Support Environment Discovery Processes, including conducting on-site assessments/facility walkthroughs and utilizing approved discovery and assessment tools.
Assist in updating and maintaining MADSS (Mission Assurance Decision Support System) in strict compliance with HQDA EXORD 133-24 and JFHQ-DODIN EXORD 8600-26.
Support Knowledge Management and Data Analysis across functional areas to generate actionable operational intelligence and support the senior MRT-C Lead with ad-hoc mission requirements.
Collaborate with Cross-Functional Stakeholders across cybersecurity, operations, and intelligence teams to develop mission assurance documentation, risk mitigation plans, and executive summaries.
Maintain Active Threat Awareness by staying current with emerging vulnerabilities, adversary methodologies, and mitigation strategies to integrate them into ongoing planning.
Other duties as assigned.