DCO Mission Lead

Job Description

Description

SAIC is actively hiring multiple Cyberspace Operations Analysts  to support the United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), Fort Meade, Maryland. 

This position is that of a DCO Mission Lead:  Member of the Battle Watch Team and the Fires Cell functioning as the Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) mission lead when on shift.  The DCO Mission Lead maintains situational awareness of DCO activities across the USCYBERCOM components, tracks DCO mission reports, conducts DCO analysis, and makes recommendations to the Fires Cell and Battle Watch Team.  

Responsibilities include:

• Track and oversee DCO missions and information required for USCYBERCOM command and control of Cyber Mission Force (CMF) operations. 

• Provide recommendations to the Battle Captain on decisions and risk assessments in accordance with current operational priorities.

• Review USCYBERCOM components’ reports on CMF team status and operations updates.

• Review intelligence products as required related to ongoing DCO missions.

• Evaluate information received across the CMF to make recommendations to the Battle Captain on time-sensitive actions required to ensure DOD capabilities remain secure and resilient.

• Review identified indicators of compromise and support supplemental analysis to determine attribution and subsequent effects to DOD.

• Develop information requirements necessary to resolve cyberspace vulnerability or threat-related questions.

• Communicate complex cyber planning and operations information, orally and in writing, elicits understanding and support from professional peers and non-specialists

• Demonstrate broad, expert knowledge of the Command’s Cyber missions, authorities, and capabilities as well as equivalent information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Command’s external program partners which includes (but not limited to) other DoD commands and agencies, other U.S. Government agencies and key partners. 

• Evaluate and conduct development of Cyberspace Operations (CO) requirements.

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  Shiftwork on a schedule that cycles every 10 weeks utilizing 12-hour shifts

  and 8-hour support days

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum three years of experience in Cyber

• Minimum of High School Diploma; 2 + Years with BS and 0 Years with MS

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communications skills

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.