Mission Assurance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Mission Assurance Specialist

ATL Professional Services, LLC is seeking a Mission Assurance Specialist to provide Mission Assurance (MA) and Force Health Protection (FHP) support to the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This position supports risk management, critical infrastructure protection, continuity planning, Mission Assurance assessments, critical asset identification, and related program activities.

The Mission Assurance Specialist will coordinate with DHA, the Military Health System (MHS), Combatant Commands (CCMDs), military Services, and other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations to support Mission Assurance requirements.

An active Secret security clearance is required . Duties may involve classified material and data up to the Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) level, as required by the contract.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Mission Assurance Specialist supports DHA Mission Assurance and Force Health Protection programs, including readiness, risk management, critical infrastructure protection, and continuity activities. The position assists with identifying, assessing, and maintaining information on Defense Critical Assets (DCAs) and Task Critical Assets (TCAs) , including annual TCA lists, Tier 1 and Tier 2 assets, mission impact statements, and supporting documentation.

The position supports Joint Mission Assurance Assessments (JMAAs) and helps identify mission risks, vulnerabilities, dependencies, and mitigation priorities. Responsibilities include assisting critical asset owners with risk management packages, strategic dependency analysis, mission decomposition, mitigation plans, and emergency response planning. Physical security, Operations Security (OPSEC), and Antiterrorism (AT) considerations are incorporated into Mission Assurance activities.

The Mission Assurance Specialist also maintains and reviews Mission Assurance data using systems such as CADAT, MAADS, and the Global Mission Assurance Portal (GMAP) and works with asset owners to resolve data accuracy issues.

Additional responsibilities include supporting Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans , Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), incident response, crisis management, exercises, and evaluations of Mission Assurance and emergency response plans.

The position coordinates with DHA, MHS, CCMDs, military Services, DoD Components, and other stakeholders. This includes supporting the Joint Staff Mission Assurance assessment program and Integrated Assessment Schedule (IAS) , analyzing threat and hazard information, and preparing reports, assessments, briefings, and recommendations for leadership. The position may also support Mission Assurance education, outreach, training, and working groups.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Qualified candidates must have direct experience supporting Department of Defense Mission Assurance programs or activities. Experience with Defense Critical Assets (DCAs), Task Critical Assets (TCAs), mission dependency analysis, critical infrastructure, Mission Assurance/risk assessments, or related Mission Assurance activities is strongly desired.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must possess and maintain an active Secret security clearance and meet all security and access requirements associated with the position. Duties may involve classified material and data up to the TS/SCI level , as required by the contract.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works in a professional environment supporting DHA Mission Assurance and Force Health Protection requirements and requires coordination with government personnel, senior leadership, military Services, DoD organizations, and other Mission Assurance stakeholders.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. Responsibilities may change based on contract and mission requirements.