MRT-C Lead Analyst

Goldbelt, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The MRT-C Lead Analyst supports Mission-Relevant Terrain–Cyber (MRT-C) assessments by providing senior-level analysis of mission dependencies, cyber terrain, and operational risks that affect DoD missions. The role coordinates with internal and external partners to schedule and conduct interviews, collect and analyze technical and operational data, and develop analytical reports supporting mission assurance efforts. The Lead Analyst also works with the team’s analysts to keep projects on schedule and meet milestones and quality standards. The position leads assessment activities and report development, identifies and documents Mission-Relevant Terrain–Cyber (MRT-C) and Key Terrain–Cyber (KT-C), and completes Operational Risk Assessment components. It coordinates with mission owners, system and asset owners, technical experts, operators, and other stakeholders, including for on-site assessments and travel logistics. The role also contributes recommendations, project updates, quality assurance, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

At least 5 years of cyber analysis, mission assurance, or operational analysis experience.
A DoD 8140.01 qualifying certification, such as Security+ or equivalent.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or advanced DoD 8140.01 technical cybersecurity certification(s), such as CISSP or equivalent.
Detailed understanding of cyber modeling and assessment frameworks such as the Risk Management Framework, MITRE ATT&CK, and D3FEND, or mission analysis techniques such as FMA-C or MRT-C.
TS/SCI clearance required.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and defensive measures supporting operational mission systems.
Ability to analyze complex operational environments involving networks, systems, and mission dependencies.
Ability to identify mission-critical systems, cyber terrain, and supporting infrastructure affecting operational missions.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to assess cyber risk and mission impact.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to document findings and support mission assurance reporting.
Ability to collaborate effectively with mission owners, planners, analysts, and technical SMEs.
Knowledge of network architecture and cyber dependency analysis supporting operational missions.
Ability to lead, coordinate, and execute travel requirements for on-site assessments.
Proficiency, or the ability to become rapidly proficient, in MADSS and/or other mission dependency modeling tools.
Good time management, prioritization, and multitasking abilities, both individually and as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Space Force missions, capabilities, systems, and related assets.

Responsibilities

Conduct data collection, interviews, and analysis to identify mission dependencies and mission-relevant terrain supporting operational missions.
Identify and document MRT-C and Key Terrain–Cyber (KT-C) for each project.
Lead development of assessment reports and supporting analytical products, subject to government and stakeholder approval.
Conduct on-site and remote interviews with Mission Owners, technical SMEs, and operational stakeholders to gather mission dependency data.
Complete Operational Risk Assessment (ORA) components, including vulnerability, adversary, likelihood, and impact risk questions for assigned mission areas.
Collect and analyze information to support adversary risk and likelihood assessments affecting mission execution.
Provide recommendations supporting mission assurance, including initial sensor placement and defensive posture improvements.
Participate in program meetings and provide updates on project status, risks, and analysis activities.
Coordinate with MRT-C Planners and Leads to ensure assessments meet project timelines and quality standards.
Provide project milestone or other metric inputs as directed by program leadership.
Coordinate assessment activities with on-site stakeholders, including Mission Owners or their designated POCs, System Owners, Asset Owners, technicians, operators, and PMO offices.
Prepare stakeholders for on-site assessment activities.
Coordinate logistics and communication plans for traveling assessment teams.
Support other project teams through quality assurance actions such as peer reviews.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts such as Change Management.
Use the Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) or another leadership-identified mission dependency modeling tool.