Mission Assurance Analyst IV

Overview

Mission Assurance Analyst IV — Huntsville, Alabama

Chronos Operations, is seeking a Mission Assurance Analyst IV to lead advanced mission risk mapping and critical asset dependency analysis to ensure operational resilience across DoD systems. This senior-level role supports the implementation of the Mission Assurance Construct (MAC), integrates RMF principles, and aligns risk mitigation strategies with mission operations.

• Lead MRT-C mapping and mission-based risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in cyber terrain and operational dependencies.
• Conduct critical asset dependency analysis to determine mission impacts and prioritize protection strategies.
• Oversee mission mapping and mission decomposition to identify operational dependencies and risks.
• Direct cyberspace terrain mapping, data capture, and iterative assessments across operational environments.
• Develop and maintain Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and Mission Mitigation Plans (MMPs) for DCAs and TCAs.
• Identify, validate, and prioritize Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI) supporting mission execution.
• Provide mission assurance leadership for Operational Technology (OT) environments, including Facility-Related Controls and Manufacturing Systems.
• Support the execution of Mission Assurance Assessments (MAAs) and contribute to the Mission Assurance Risk Management System (MARMS).
• Establish and govern a comprehensive environment discovery and assessment process, including:
  • On-site mission and facility assessments
  • Oversight of approved discovery and assessment tools
• Coordination with mission owners, technical stakeholders, and system operators.
• Engagement with senior leadership and decision-makers.
• Ensure development and maintenance of authoritative artifacts defining authorization boundaries.
• Lead updates and governance of the Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) in compliance with JFHQ-DODIN 8600-25 and HQDA EXORD 116-19.
• Develop and execute a knowledge management strategy to:
  • Capture mission, system, and risk data
  • Deliver actionable business intelligence and mission assurance insights
  • Enable data-driven decisions across functional and operational teams
• Provide strategic recommendations to leadership to mitigate mission risk and enhance operational resilience.
• Align mission assurance activities with RMF and DoD cybersecurity directives.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, white papers, and executive-level reports on mission risk findings and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain awareness of evolving threats and integrate intelligence into mission assurance planning.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
• Supervisory duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, Information Assurance, or related field. OR
• Master’s degree with 5+ years’ experience
• 7+ years of proven experience in mission impact analysis, critical infrastructure protection, and RMF implementation
  • Must have experience in mission analysis, information security technologies
  • Must have experience with Mission Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace (MRT-C), including resilient C5IM capabilities and critical asset correlation (KT-C)
  • Must have experience with analytical and cybersecurity 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)
  • Certifications like CISSP, Security+, CISM, and CEH are preferred
• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

• Deep understanding of DoD Mission Assurance policy and related frameworks.
• Understanding of MADSS, EXORD 116-19, and EXORD 8600-25.
• Ability to standardize data capture and metadata tagging; implement secure dashboards that visualize TCA/DCI posture, RMF status, vulnerabilities, and segmentation coverage.
• Familiarity with MARMS, Enterprise Mission Assurance Analysis Portal, and Component Critical Asset Management Systems.
• Proficiency in RMF, cybersecurity risk assessment, and mission-based asset identification.
• Ability to…