Senior Risk AdvisorTechnical Writer

Peraton seeks a Senior Risk Advisor/Technical Writer to join our Mission Assurance and Operations Research Analysis (MA/ORSA) team in support of the Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC).

Location: Fort Meade Maryland.

Working as expert to assist DCDC understand identify assess and managing risks effecting the secure operation and defensibility of cyberspace inclusive of DoD intelligence systems missions support systems weapon systems new technology capabilities networks cyber physical system control systems cloud environments data stores etc.

Supports operations research analysis for intelligence cyberspace operations contingency operations and operational-level planning joint and multilateral training exercises and strategic engagement policy. Helps analyze actual and predictable interacting operational activities of systems to obtain a quantitative rational basis for decision-making through the application of logic and scientific or economic disciplines and techniques.

Helps other research analysts devise modeling and measuring techniques to investigate complex issues and solve problems. Assists in addressing requirements and the evaluation of data assessment strategies: sampling statistical analysis evaluation flow processing and management assessment strategies. Assists with developing cost-benefit analysis data collection data analysis risk analysis simulation model execution economic analysis and operational effectiveness studies.

Job Duties:

• Prepare charts and diagrams to assist in metrics analysis and problem evaluation and submit recommendations for data mining and analytical solutions
• Create Trend Analysis Reports and other periodic documents in coordination with the ORSA team
• Perform documentation and vetting of identified vulnerabilities for operational use
• Define and aggregate risk across the breadth and depth of the Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC)
• Participate and prepare battle rhythm events and products that incorporate operational variables such as cyber Political Military Economic Social Information Infrastructure Physical Environment and Time (PMESII-PT) and mission related variables such as Mission Enemy Troops Terrain Time and Civil Considerations (METT-TC) to determine an overall risk to identified for all defense critical missions and other critical mission areas by DAO and sector
• Produces high-quality papers presentations recommendations and findings for senior US government intelligence and operations officials

Required:

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; 7 years PhD. Will consider 14 Associate or HS plus 16 years of experience.
• Experience with writing studies that answer senior leader questions; provide analysis risks and options; and support decision making
• Minimum five years of experience as an Operations Planner in cyberspace operations: must be able to support operations research analysis for intelligence cyberspace operations contingency operations and operational-level planning joint and multilateral training exercises and strategic engagement policy
• Technical writing experience: must be able to provide input -- and produce -- briefings charts and diagrams assisting in the coordination of operational planning in support of operations
• Experienced in monitoring and reviewing strategies doctrine policies and directives to ensure compliance
• Must have a full complete and in-depth understanding of all aspects of Defensive Cyberspace Operations
• Must be fluent in all aspects of government and corporate communications media to include all MS Office products and common task ticketing systems
• Must have the demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders in a variety of formats
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work periodically on shift to assist the team
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active DOD TS/SCI Clearance or the ability to obtain SCI

Prefer:

• Specialized Certifications-- One of DoD IAT II or higher (SSCP CCNA-Security GSEC Security CE)
• Experience in developing complex dashboards reports and automated searches in Splunk ArcSight or Elastic/Kibana

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.