OPERATIONS ANALYST I

C5T Corporation•Scott AFB, IL

3d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

C5T Corporation is seeking a Mission Assurance (MA) Operations Analyst I to support the USTRANSCOM Mission Assurance Team and the Command's Mission Assurance Operations Branch at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The position is primarily on-site and designated Mission Essential. The analyst will contribute to integrated risk management across the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE), helping identify, assess, report, and mitigate threats, vulnerabilities, and operational risks. The work supports national defense priorities by strengthening operational resilience, improving risk visibility, and providing actionable information to senior military decision-makers. The role supports Mission Decomposition; Risk to Mission and Risk to Force assessments; Mission Assurance Working Groups and Common Operational Picture requirements; Continuity of Operations Planning; Emergency Management; Information Operations; Mission Assurance Assessments; Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems activities; vendor threat mitigation; and integration of cyber risk into operational decision-making. The analyst prepares reports, briefings, analytical products, and recommendations, and coordinates with military services, combatant command staffs, government agencies, and other stakeholders. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance and at least four years of direct Mission Assurance experience. The listed salary range is $65,000–$75,000 annually.

Requirements

Active Top Secret security clearance with continued eligibility to access classified information.
Minimum four years of direct Mission Assurance experience.
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, cybersecurity, or a related discipline; relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience supporting Mission Assurance, operational risk management, mission analysis, or related Department of Defense operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including translating complex operational information into actionable recommendations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prepare analytical reports, professional presentations, and leadership briefings.
Exceptional organizational, time-management, and task-prioritization skills.
Ability to perform effectively in a demanding, fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with government customers, military personnel, contractors, and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting USTRANSCOM or one of its Component Commands.
Experience coordinating Mission Assurance activities across multiple military services and combatant command staffs.
Hands-on experience conducting Risk to Mission and Risk to Force assessments.
Experience facilitating Mission Assurance Working Groups and supporting Common Operational Picture requirements.
Familiarity with Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems and associated mission risks.
Experience with vendor threat mitigation, supply chain risks, or vendor risk assessments.
Experience integrating cybersecurity risk into Mission Assurance assessments and operational planning.
Experience supporting Continuity of Operations Planning, Emergency Management, or operational resilience initiatives.
Ability to develop and deliver analytical briefings to senior military and civilian leadership, including General Officer-level audiences.
Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder coordination, facilitation, and presentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

Support Mission Assurance Operations Branch activities in a dynamic, mission-critical, time-sensitive operational environment.
Conduct and support Risk to Mission and Risk to Force assessments, identifying threats, vulnerabilities, mission dependencies, and operational impacts.
Assist with Mission Decomposition and analysis of critical mission functions and supporting capabilities.
Support Mission Assurance Common Operational Picture requirements and provide actionable risk information to Command leadership.
Coordinate and facilitate Mission Assurance Working Groups, including meeting preparation, documentation, stakeholder coordination, and follow-up actions.
Monitor Mission Assurance activities and develop reports, briefings, analytical products, and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
Support Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Mission Assurance activities.
Participate in the Vendor Threat Mitigation Program, including risk identification, assessment, coordination, and reporting.
Support Continuity of Operations Planning, Emergency Management, Information Operations, policy and governance reviews, and Mission Assurance Assessments.
Incorporate cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities into Mission Assurance planning and operational risk assessments.
Coordinate Mission Assurance activities with military services, combatant command staffs, government agencies, and other mission stakeholders.
Develop clear, concise analytical reports and presentations for government leadership.
Adapt to changes in operational tempo and priorities as directed by Command leadership.
Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and contribute to implementing effective operational solutions.
Maintain compliance with applicable security policies, operational procedures, and Mission Essential requirements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Company-paid life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
10 paid holidays annually.
Responsible Paid Time Off (RPTO), providing flexible vacation and personal leave aligned with mission requirements.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.