Cyber Systems Analyst

The successful candidate will provide support to the Shipboard Panoramic Electro-Optic Infrared (SPEIR) and Long Endurance Electronic Decoy (LEED) programs within PEO IWS 2.0 Above Water Sensors. The candidate will provide Cyber Systems Analyst / Engineering support to the SPEIR & LEED programs and daily support to the Assistant Program Managers (APMs), Lead System Engineers and Task Lead. A hybrid work environment is acceptable; however, you must have the ability to work from PEO IWS 2.0 Program Office and various DC area organizations 2-3 times per week and travel up to 10% of the time (1-2 times per month).

 Responsibilities & Duties:

–         Responsible for all aspects of the program’s cybersecurity.

–         Provide oversight and support to the program’s to ensure Cybersecurity and Systems Security Engineering objectives are completed throughout the system acquisition lifecycle.

–         Provide working level oversight, promoting, ensuring adequate cybersecurity resources are aligned and executed to program schedule.

–         Support Requirements Management including the trace and allocation of cyber requirements and alignment with platform and combat systems requirements.

–         Lead efforts to bring the program’s platform information technology systems through the full life cycle of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes IAW (CNSSI-1253, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, etc.) to achieve/renew Authority to Operate (ATO).

–         Author, complete and maintain the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Controls and plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms) within eMASS.

–         Support cyber policy implementation, artifact development, and requirements updates.

–         Perform verification and validation of delivered systems; assist  with the development of test plans and procedures.

–         Assist with the assessment of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans & Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

–         Communicate risks and issues to the PEO IWS 2.0 designated Technical Area Expert (TAE) and Functional Authorizing Official.

–         Handle programmatic documentation such as the Cybersecurity Strategy (CSS), inputs to Program Protection Plan (PPP), and Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA).

–         Manage, draft, and maintain the Cybersecurity Strategy (CSS) and inform the programs of the appropriate measures to maintain program schedule, costs, and cyber compliance requirements.  

–         Provide cyber input on CDRLs, Model Drops, comment adjudications and other programmatic documentation such as the SEP and TEMP.

–         Analysis of RMF controls, as well as phases in the Cyber T&E guidebook including varying forms of cyber risk assessments, cyber tabletops, MBSE scans, and eventually Red Team analysis.

–         Coordinate, support, and participate in Cyber Tabletop / Red Team assessments, and engineering discussions to ensure cybersecurity is being implemented appropriately across the SE CPT.

–         Will support / manage Cybersecurity / System Security Engineering working group under the overarching PP / SE IPT.

–         Will manage and track all associated SSE efforts, including cyber compliance, cyber engineering, program protection.

Required Qualifications:

       –         Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent

–         At least 5 years of experience providing information assurance, system security engineering, or operational support to the DoD, including supporting information operations, cyber operations, system administration, and systems security

–         Competence in evaluating cyber compliance with DOD regulations and an understanding of the DoD Risk Management Framework / Authority to Operate (ATO) processes

–         Possess DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II Certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire

–         Proficiency with MS Office suite

 Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent

 Preferred Qualifications:

–         Master’s degree in STEM or equivalent.

–         Experience working in a Navy / US Government acquisition program office environment

–         Experience with Magic Draw/Cameo, Model-Based Systems Engineering, UML/SySML

–         Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

–         Must be energetic, thoughtful, product-oriented, dependable, flexible, open-minded individual with an eagerness to learn with demonstrated strong work ethic

–         Demonstrated forward thinking and proactive problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to multi-task, provide high quality services and products, while meeting strict deadlines and time constraints

–         Ability to operate in a highly dynamic environment with a wide variety of programmatic/technical challenges

–         Exceptional writing and presentation abilities with strong work ethic, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Must hold and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $78,433.26 to $117,649.90 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems’ total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary.  Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.