Mission Synchronization / Senior Mission Lead

Program: U.S. Army ASA(ALT) – TGL 45 Position ID: DE-0022 Work Arrangement: Onsite 3–5 days per week Clearance: Active Secret required; TS/SCI eligibility required Position Overview We are seeking an accomplished Mission Synchronization / Senior Mission Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership supporting U.S. Army cybersecurity mitigation and mission modernization initiatives. This position serves as a senior mission integrator and subject matter expert, connecting cybersecurity requirements with Army acquisition processes, weapons systems, operational priorities, and technical implementation efforts. The ideal candidate brings substantial experience supporting Army organizations, advanced cybersecurity knowledge, and demonstrated success advising senior military and civilian leadership. Key Responsibilities Advise senior Army leadership on cybersecurity vulnerabilities, mitigation priorities, and operational risk. Lead mission synchronization efforts across Army organizations, acquisition programs, and technical teams. Translate senior leadership priorities into actionable technical and operational requirements. Evaluate cybersecurity impacts on weapons systems, mission platforms, and interconnected architectures. Develop executive briefings, decision packages, and leadership read-ahead materials. Lead working groups and cross-organizational coordination forums. Coordinate with Army program offices, NSA stakeholders, and defense organizations. Assess implementation feasibility, technical dependencies, and mission impacts. Identify program risks, capability gaps, and implementation obstacles. Provide oversight and guidance to supporting Action Officers. Support governance processes and mission execution tracking. Facilitate resolution of complex issues involving multiple organizations and competing priorities. Required Qualifications Significant experience supporting the U.S. Army, Army acquisition organizations, PEOs, PMOs, or comparable defense organizations. Active Secret clearance and TS/SCI eligibility. Advanced cybersecurity knowledge comparable to CISSP-level expertise or higher. Extensive knowledge of networking, systems architecture, and systems-of-systems engineering. Direct experience with weapons systems, mission systems, system integration, or defense acquisition programs. Experience as a senior cyber operator, cybersecurity mission lead, or senior cybersecurity practitioner. Strong understanding of Army acquisition processes and senior leadership decision-making. Experience assessing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies from operational and technical perspectives. Ability to translate senior leadership intent into actionable mission requirements. Experience preparing and delivering briefings to senior military and civilian leadership. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional working groups. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Experience operating in classified environments. Preferred Qualifications Mastery of critical and transformative thinking. Mastery of cybersecurity governance and policies. Advanced cyber network security expertise. Advanced knowledge of reference architectures. Familiarity with Army budgeting, funding, and acquisition processes. Proven ability to lead multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously. #J-18808-Ljbffr Occam Solutions, Inc.