Conduct mission protection assessments to identify vulnerabilities across space, cyber, and ground architectures.
Collaborate with mission planners, operators, and mission partners to integrate protection strategies throughout the system lifecycle.
Lead the development of mitigation plans and help implement countermeasures aligned with mission assurance priorities.
Coordinate with DoW and IC stakeholders to ensure protection efforts are synchronized with national-level guidance and classification policies.
Develop and maintain program-specific threat models, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and risk management frameworks.
Lead the Mission Protection contracting team to red/blue team assessments, tabletop exercises, and program security reviews.
Prepare briefings and documentation for senior leadership on threat assessments, mitigation strategies, and mission assurance outcomes.

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience
Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly clearance required
5 years of experience with threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and risk management
5 years of experience working with or supporting a Weapons and Tactics (W&T) team, with familiarity in integrating protection strategies

Lead, Systems Engineer – Mission Protection

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