Defensive Cyber Operations Analyst

LinQuest is seeking a Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Analyst to support the Headquarters Space Operations Command (HQ SpOC) Deputy Commanding General of Operations (DCG-O) S3/5 Cyber Mission Area Team (MAT) located at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

An active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this job.

The HQ SpOC generates, presents, and sustains combat-ready intelligence, cyber, space and combat support forces and serves as the USSF Service Component to USSPACECOM.

A strong candidate has experience with DCO capabilities. In this position, you will:

• Support strategic technical planning and analysis for current and future cyber capabilities.
• Plan and create proactive defensive cyber capabilities.
• Conduct cyber capability and weapon system reviews.
• Write Concept of Operations and Operating and Enabling Concepts.
• Write training and exercise requirements for cyber capabilities.
• Integrate cyber effects for proactive defensive cyber capabilities of USSF weapon systems.
• Develop DCO standards to inform weapon system development and defenses of space systems.
• Develop strategy, prioritization, and policy to incorporate cyber operations into space systems.
• Travel may be required quarterly for a limited durations to support Customer events.
  
  

Required Skills/Experience:

• BA/BS degree required.
• Experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations, technical guidance, and analysis and recommendations in a Headquarters environment
• Demonstrated ability to prepare quality products including briefings, point/position papers, and staff packages for senior leaders.
• Self-Starter with ability to multi-task and quickly pivot across multiple work responsibilities in a dynamic environment in response to staff taskings.
• Ability to work with internal and external senior leaders, offices, directorates, and action officers.
• Methodical mindset: Able to follow troubleshooting protocols, solve problems, prepare recommendations, and clearly document solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office application skills.
• The ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF).

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience with Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) processes. Knowledge of the Software Acquisition Pathway is a plus.
• Requirements Management Level B certification
• Experience with US Space Force weapon systems and missions
• Headquarters Staff experience for a Service, Combatant Command, Field/Major Command, or equivalent
• Experience with Joint- or Service-level strategy and/or concept development
• Experience with Operations Integration and Sustainment
• Cyber operations or cyber support experience. Examples include: USCYBERCOM, Cyber Service Component (i.e., 16th Air Force, AFCYBER), Wing (67th Cyberspace Wing, 688th Cyberspace Wing), Network Warfare Squadron, Network Operations Squadron, Cyberspace Operations Squadron, Network Support Squadron OR equivalent.

Compensation:

• The salary for this position ranges from approximately $100,000 to $110,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits:
LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

Why LinQuest?
20 years of excellence from concept to capability.
LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation's competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.