POSITION SUMMARY

C5T is seeking a Mission Assurance Analyst to join a multi-disciplinary action research team supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory and USTRANSCOM. The analyst will integrate mission assurance principles with ongoing research initiatives, providing operational insight and evidence-based recommendations.
Location: Scott Air Force Base, IL (USTRANSCOM HQ). Primarily in government workspaces, with some time in company offices and occasional telework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or Associate’s with 5+ years experience).
• Understanding of mission assurance concepts, risk management frameworks, and operational planning principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills for a joint headquarters environment.
• Strong critical and systems thinking skills.
• Effective writing and briefing skills.
• Ability to engage senior leaders in conceptual discussions of operational concepts or processes.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities in dynamic settings.
• Familiarity with DoD writing styles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to appropriately protect sensitive information.
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• S. citizenship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of current USTRANSCOM staff functions.
• Familiarity with process analysis and organizational improvement.
• Current DoD security clearance.
• Experience with JIRA or similar agile project management tools.

• Analyze existing mission assurance procedures to identify enhancement opportunities.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working groups with HQ staff and component commands.
• Coordinate with interagency and coalition partners to identify leading practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and conduct improvement efforts.
• Maintain familiarity with DoD and USTRANSCOM mission assurance policies.
• Gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Document activities in accordance with program requirements
• Contribute to after-action reviews and lessons learned.
• Prepare concise, high-quality briefings and reports for senior leaders.
• Ensure analyses comply with classification and security requirements.