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# Senior Readiness Data Analyst

- **Company:** Cornerstone Defense
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $185,000.0 - $205,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Normalization, Power BI, Tableau (Software), Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9183256/senior-readiness-data-analyst

## About the Role

* Master's degree in data science, statistics, operations research, or a related field with 10 years of relevant experience; or bachelor's degree with 12 years of relevant experience.
 * Minimum of 7 years of experience in data science, analytics, military readiness reporting, operational assessments, or a related discipline.
 * Experience with the Defense Readiness Reporting System and MET/METL-based assessments.
 * Expertise in data aggregation, analysis, readiness modeling, and dashboard development.
 * Knowledge of military tasks, conditions, standards, readiness requirements, and operational assessments.
 * Familiarity with Joint Operations doctrine (including JP 3-0 and JP 3-12), with the ability to analyze EXORDs and FRAGORDs.
 * Strong analytical, technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
 * Demonstrated ability to provide sound technical advice and interface effectively with senior leaders.

## Description

Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *, The Readiness Data Analyst supports the Office of the Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor (DPCA) for Forces & Readiness by providing analytical, operational, and policy expertise that informs cyber workforce development, readiness assessment, and DoD-wide cyber force initiatives. Operating between the Pentagon and Mark Center, this role plays a critical part in shaping cyber readiness standards, analyzing force capability, supporting cyber training and readiness reporting, and producing executive-level guidance that ensures cyber forces are prepared to meet operational and strategic demands.

Core Tasks :

 * Conduct deliberate analysis supporting DoD cyber workforce, cyber operations forces, and readiness policy development.
 * Support implementation and oversight of cyber force strategies, initiatives, workforce priorities, and operational requirements.
 * Analyze readiness data, standards, and metrics to assess organizational capability against mission demands.
 * Develop and apply MET/METL-based assessment criteria and readiness models.
 * Support USCYBERCOM Joint Cyber Training and Joint Force Coordinator activities, including mission-essential task identification and readiness reporting.
 * Aggregate, analyze, and visualize readiness data using tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
 * Translate complex operational and readiness data into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
 * Evaluate cyber workforce and cyber operations forces programs for compliance with statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements.
 * Support analysis of cyber force design, command and control, defensive cyber operations, personnel requirements, and organizational structures.
 * Provide technical and analytical support for policies related to the defense of critical infrastructure, control systems, and operational technology networks.
 * Develop executive-level briefings, reports, dashboards, and decision-support materials.
 * Coordinate with senior leaders, military commands, interagency partners, and Department stakeholders to synchronize readiness priorities.