Cyber Mission Assurance & JRAM Analyst

We are seeking a Junior Cyber Mission Assurance & JRAM Analyst to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) J6 Cyber Mission Assurance operations. This entry-to-mid-level role is ideal for a cleared cybersecurity professional looking to grow in DoD mission assurance and risk management disciplines within the Federal Cybersecurity field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mission decomposition activities to map critical mission functions, networks, and supporting IT infrastructure.
• Support the identification, cataloging, and maintenance of Mission Relevant Terrain-Cyber (MRT-C) data within the MADSS database.
• Monitor and track incoming Cyber Task Orders (CTOs), IA Directives, and taskings issued by DoD, DCDC, and higher headquarters.
• Assist with compilation of risk data and draft Joint Risk Assessment Management (JRAM) entries for submission into DCDC reporting portals.
• Maintain accurate tracking logs, compliance milestones, and remediation progress records associated with active directives.
• Support the evaluation of systems dependencies across enterprise IT, networks, and cloud environments.
• Coordinate with system stakeholders, ISSOs, and CSSP personnel to collect risk mitigation evidence and validate closure actions.
• Help prepare basic risk assessments, compliance metrics, progress dashboards, and slides for leadership briefings.
• Organize and maintain audit trails, evidence repositories, and historical compliance records to support command readiness reviews.
• Support team preparations for external inspections, cyber readiness reviews, and audits (such as CORA or ESM audits).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education, military training, and experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in DoD cybersecurity, risk management (RMF), IT compliance, or system administration.
• Foundational understanding of RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and basic DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tracking portals, vulnerability management concepts, or tasking processes.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate with multiple technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with MADSS, eMASS, or DCDC compliance portals.
• Desired Certifications: CAP/CGRC, CASP+, or GICSP.
• Basic experience with SharePoint lists, Jira, or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, MicroStrategy).

Skills

• Active Listening & Eagerness to Learn
• Basic Cyber Risk & Vulnerability Concepts
• Strong Technical Writing & Record Keeping
• Collaborative Teamwork

Work Authorization and Security Clearance

United States Citizenship is required. Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Paid vacation time and holidays

Pay

Target salary range: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and will be determined based on the individual’s education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract parameters, and organizational requirements.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday (0800 - 1600)
• 1-2 weeks of travel annually (rare deployment occasions and training attendance)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment is a professional office with medium noise levels. The role is primarily based at Fort Belvoir, VA.

• Regularly required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds; frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.