Mission Assurance & Critical Infrastructure Protection Analyst

About the role

The Mission Assurance & Critical Infrastructure Protection Analyst provides onsite support to the Joint Staff Homeland Defense Division (J‑36) Mission Assurance Branch. The role implements and executes DoD Mission Assurance programs to identify, assess, manage, and monitor risks to critical defense assets and missions.

Responsibilities

• 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 DoD stakeholders to support Mission Assurance priorities and objectives.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Security Studies, or a related field; or eight (8) or more years of relevant operational experience in lieu of a degree.
• 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.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Valid passport with a minimum of eight months remaining before expiration.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Willingness to comply with all workplace requirements, including maintaining a drug‑free work environment.

Benefits

• 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
• Paid vacation time
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for personal wellness and work‑life services
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match (subject to plan requirements)

Pay

Base Pay: $110,000 – $120,000

Location

Arlington, VA – onsite at the Pentagon, Monday – Friday.

Working Conditions

• 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 Defense Division (J‑36) Mission Assurance Branch.

About the Company

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