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Peraton seeks an Cyber Operational Risk Analyst (ORSA) to provide data analysis of cyber operational risks (inclusive of supply chain risk) to specific mission areas. Location: Fort Meade, Maryland supporting the Mission Assurance mission at Joint Force Headquarters DoDIN.

Working as expert to assist JFHQ-DODIN understand, identify, assess, and managing risks effecting the secure operation and defensibility of cyberspace, inclusive of DoD intelligence systems, missions support systems, weapon systems, new technology, capabilities, networks, cyber physical system, control systems, cloud environments, data stores, etc.

In this role, helps devise modeling and measuring techniques to investigate complex issues and solve problems as a member of a team.

Duties include:

Define and document analysis factors, risk reporting criteria, and risk categories applicable to the lowest required echelons
Propose mitigation and/or remediation strategies; identify and recommend cyber terrain/activities which may impact the successful execution of DoD missions, make recommendations, and establish requirements for improved capability, capacity, and/or operation of systems
Develop and document continuous and repeatable assessment methodologies to enable aggregation of risk across the depth and/or breadth of the DODIN
Develop metrics, trend analysis, and other continuous assessments to provide command leadership situational awareness on the effectiveness directed actions
Provide qualitatively and quantitatively supported recommendations regarding cyber postures
Document & capture activities, models, simulations, and analyses techniques for simulation scenarios

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. Will consider HS with 16 years of experience in lieu of degree.
Must have strong background in data analytics
Analysts must possess experience with creating analysis and conducting assessmentsfrom a cyber-threat perspective capable of supporting the development of Python scripts and packages that will be used by the data analysts.
- Familiar with advanced Python data science packages (pandas, networkx, scikit-learn, pyTorch or TensorFlow/Keras, matplotlib or plotly, etc.)
- Familiar with building Python scripts using supervised and unsupervised ML (both text and image-based machine learning), natural language processing (named entity extraction, summarization, etc.), and/or network analysis (social network analysis, centrality analysis, dynamic network analysis)
- Familiar with maintaining and deploying a notebook-based data science environment (JupyterHub)
Able to provide detailed written and oral briefings to senior JFHQ DODIN leadership
Experience analyzing large amounts of data and ability to prepare, write, and present reports at the executive and/or congressional levels
Able to work independently as well as part of a team
Able to surge support as required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional Suite of applications
US citizenship required
Minimum active DOD TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Education in mathematics, statistics, etc. and/or background quantitative experience
Experience with model development and testing as well as gathering, relating, and identifying data with variables in models.
Possess an in-depth understanding of cyberspace doctrine, policies, operations, and organizations
Able to develop reports noting various alternatives and success probability
DoD 8570 IAT III (CISSP, CASP, CISA, GCED, GCIH) - not required

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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What You Should Know About Cyber Operational Risk Analyst (ORSA), Peraton

Peraton is seeking a passionate and analytical Cyber Operational Risk Analyst (ORSA) to join our dynamic team in Fort Meade, Maryland. In this exciting role, you'll dive deep into data analysis of cyber operational risks, including crucial supply chain risks, associated with specific mission areas. As part of the Mission Assurance mission at Joint Force Headquarters DoDIN, you will leverage your expertise to help understand, identify, assess, and manage risks that affect the secure operation of cyberspace and DoD intelligence systems. You'll define risk categories, propose mitigation strategies, and develop methodologies that allow for a comprehensive aggregation of risks. If you have a strong background in data analytics and enjoy tackling complex issues, you'll fit right in! Your skills in Python programming, utilizing advanced data science packages, and your experience with machine learning algorithms will be pivotal as you create reports and present insights to leadership. Join Peraton, where you can contribute to national security by solving unique challenges and ensuring the effective operation of critical systems while enjoying a robust benefits package and a collaborative work environment!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Cyber Operational Risk Analyst (ORSA) at Peraton?

As a Cyber Operational Risk Analyst (ORSA) at Peraton, your primary responsibilities include analyzing cyber operational risks related to mission areas, defining risk reporting criteria, and proposing effective mitigation strategies. You'll assist in understanding and managing operational risks while creating assessment methodologies that help the Joint Force Headquarters DoDIN achieve its mission objectives. Your role is integral to ensuring that the organization has a comprehensive understanding of vulnerabilities and can take preemptive actions to enhance security.