Mission SME / Senior Mission Lead

Position Summary Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients navigate the ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to operate with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.Work you'll doAs a PROJECT Senior Mission Lead on the Cyber Defense & Resilience team, you will be responsible for:Advising senior leaders on cybersecurity vulnerabilities, mitigation priorities, operational risk, and implementation progress across weapon and mission systemsTranslating mission requirements and senior-leader intent into prioritized actions for Automation, Engineering, and other technical workstreamsDeveloping mission narratives, decision packages, pre-briefs, and executive-ready materials for general officers, Senior Executive Service leaders, and other senior stakeholdersLeading cross-organizational coordination with program offices, staff organizations, agencies, and other partners to assess dependencies, resolve issues, and integrate responsesEstablishing governance, leading working groups, reviewing staff products, and mentoring junior team members to support repeatable execution and escalation of mission-critical cybersecurity issuesA successful candidate would possess these skills:Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a teamEffective written and verbal communication skillsMeticulous attention to detail and quality of work productAbility to build and sustain professional relationshipsAbility to lead projects or workstreamsAbility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentStrong interpersonal skills and professional demeanorAbility to meet deadlinesAbility to mentor and provide clear guidance to othersThe teamThis team supports cybersecurity mitigation and modernization efforts across mission and weapon systems with high operational impact. By working across acquisition, operations, cybersecurity, and technical delivery functions, the team helps leaders understand risk, prioritize action, and drive implementation. Team members operate in a fast-paced environment that requires collaboration, executive-level communication, and disciplined execution across multiple stakeholders.QualificationsRequired:10+ years of experience supporting military operations, acquisition organizations, program executive offices, program management offices, or comparable organizationsExperience assessing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and leading mitigation activities across Army weapon systems, mission systems, or comparable defense environmentsExperience coordinating with senior leaders, acquisition stakeholders, program offices, and technical teams to execute mission prioritiesExperience developing briefing materials, decision packages, and mission narratives for general officers, Senior Executive Service leaders, or equivalent senior stakeholdersMaster's degree, CISSP, current Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and ability to work onsite in Crystal City or the Pentagon 4-5 days per weekAbility to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.Preferred:Experience with fielded weapon systems, mission systems, systems integration, or acquisition program executionExperience with funding, budgeting, organizational structures, and senior leadership forumsExperience coordinating with staff organizations, program offices, agencies, or cross-Service stakeholdersAdditional cybersecurity certifications beyond Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Prior service or experience supporting mission organizationsFor individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Washington DC, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Washington DC and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $131,000 to $218,300.You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Requisition code: 361929 Job ID 361929 Engineering and Product | Security Engineering