Mission Assurance & Critical Infrastructure Protection Analyst

The Mission Assurance & Critical Infrastructure Protection Analyst provides onsite support to the Joint Staff Homeland Defense Division (J-36) Mission Assurance Branch. This role supports the implementation and execution of Department of Defense (DoD) Mission Assurance programs designed to identify, assess, manage, and monitor risks to critical defense assets and missions.

The successful candidate will collaborate with military services, combatant commands, asset owners, and senior leaders to support Mission Assurance initiatives, risk management activities, policy development, and critical infrastructure protection efforts that strengthen operational readiness and resilience across the Department of Defense., * Support the Joint Staff J-36 Mission Assurance Branch on Mission Assurance and Critical Infrastructure Protection initiatives.

• Assist in the execution of Mission Assurance processes, including asset identification, assessment, risk management, monitoring, and reporting activities.
• Support Defense Critical Asset nomination, validation, and criticality assessment activities.
• Coordinate with mission owners and asset owners to support vulnerability assessments, threat evaluations, resiliency planning, and mitigation strategies.
• Support the Mission Assurance Assessment Program, including integrated assessment scheduling, coordination, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Facilitate Mission Assurance working groups, meetings, and coordination forums by preparing agendas, briefings, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Develop briefing materials, information papers, executive summaries, and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Support the development and revision of Mission Assurance policies, procedures, benchmarks, and standards.
• Assist in maintaining data quality and accuracy within Mission Assurance systems and decision-support platforms.
• Coordinate with military services, combatant commands, and other Department of Defense stakeholders to support Mission Assurance priorities and objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Security Studies, or a related field.
• In lieu of a degree, eight (8) or more years of relevant operational experience may be substituted.
• Four (4) or more years of experience supporting Department of Defense, Mission Assurance, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Homeland Defense, or related national security programs preferred.
• Experience supporting military, government, or defense-related organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing executive-level reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Ability to coordinate with senior-level stakeholders, working groups, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

It Would Be Nice If You Had

• Experience supporting Department of Defense Mission Assurance programs.
• Knowledge of Critical Infrastructure Protection, Risk Management, Homeland Defense, or Resilience programs.
• Familiarity with DoD Mission Assurance directives, policies, and assessment methodologies.
• Experience working with military headquarters, combatant commands, or other national security organizations.

Other Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Must possess a valid passport with a minimum of eight months remaining before expiration.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must be willing to comply with all customer and company workplace requirements, including maintaining a drug-free work environment.

• Onsite position located at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.
• Telework may be authorized based on mission requirements.
• Approximately 5% travel, including both CONUS and OCONUS travel opportunities.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Mission Assurance Program Leadership and provides direct support to the Joint Staff Homeland efense Division (J-36) Mission Assurance Branch., well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements. Equal Opportunity The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws. Notice ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid. Other This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs Management about 8 hours ago Executive Support Analyst ANSER Arlington, Virginia Other about 9 hours ago Staff Accountant Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC Arlington, Virginia $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

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