Senior Level Critical Infrastructure Analyst

Prevailance, Inc.•Arlington, MA

5h•$105,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Prevailance Inc. is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Level Critical Infrastructure Analyst to support critical infrastructure security and resilience initiatives at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The position is contingent upon contract award, and travel may be required, approximately 25% as needed. The role supports identification and assessment of critical infrastructure assets, dependencies, and vulnerabilities that affect installation readiness and regional resilience. The analyst evaluates natural and human-caused threats, identifies infrastructure gaps, and develops actionable recommendations to strengthen infrastructure security and continuity of operations. The position calls for expertise in critical infrastructure analysis, dependency and interdependency assessments, cyber/physical convergence, and technical reporting, as well as collaboration with government stakeholders and infrastructure owners and operators. The analyst must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) suitability determination. Education and experience requirements may be met through either a relevant master's degree with at least three years of applicable experience, or a relevant bachelor's degree with at least five years of applicable experience.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience working with critical infrastructure owners and operators and government officials.
Experience with collaboration and analysis tools, including SharePoint, Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Dynamics, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams, Forms, Power BI, Power Automate, and SharePoint.
Excellent critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical findings and recommendations to government and industry stakeholders.
Willingness to travel approximately 25% as required.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) suitability determination.
Master's degree in engineering, operations planning, urban planning, operational readiness, communications, or a related discipline, with a minimum of three years of experience in operations and planning, security and resilience analysis, dependency/interdependency analysis, and cyber/physical convergence; or a bachelor's degree in one of the same fields, with a minimum of five years of relevant experience in those areas, including work with critical infrastructure owners/operators and government officials.

Responsibilities

Identify and assess critical infrastructure assets, dependencies, and interdependencies, including third-order dependencies, using open-source data, stakeholder input, and existing assessments.
Conduct dependency and interdependency analyses across essential lifeline services, including energy, communications, water, transportation, healthcare, emergency services, and government services.
Evaluate natural and human-caused threats and hazards and assess potential impacts on infrastructure assets and installation resilience.
Identify resilience gaps and develop recommended Courses of Action (COAs) to mitigate vulnerabilities and improve infrastructure resilience.
Collaborate with CISA Regional personnel, infrastructure owners and operators, and government stakeholders to validate assessments and recommendations.
Develop Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) reports, technical analyses, asset descriptions, and prioritized resilience recommendations.
Support Collaborative Planning Team (CPT) meetings, workshops, and resource coordination conferences, including preparing briefing materials and documentation.
Conduct research, respond to requests for information, and contribute to after-action reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide analytical and technical support to the Task Lead and Project Manager as required.