Senior Mission Assurance Advisor

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Senior Mission Assurance Advisor providing high-level guidance on cybersecurity and information warfare. Working on initiatives across USAF, Joint, and DoD partners for mission success.

Posted 7/31/2026part-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $151,512 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Information Warfare and Operations in the Information Environment, with a strong ability to lead strategic planning and modernization efforts while interfacing with senior DoD and Joint Staff leaders.

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Information Warfare ExpertiseCyber Operations ExperienceStrategic Advisory SkillsLeadership in Digital TransformationJoint Planning Process Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Cyber OperationsInformation WarfareOperations in the Information EnvironmentOrganizational OptimizationMission AssuranceAcquisition ImprovementTechnology DeploymentPlanning ProcessesReporting MechanismsOrganizational Assessments

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationConsensus BuildingStrategic Advisory Skills

Industry Keywords

DoDUSAFJoint StaffCOCOMNational Security StrategiesDigital TransformationModernizationStakeholder EngagementCongressional PrioritiesBattle Rhythm Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise senior DoW, USAF, DoD, and HII leadership on cyber, IT, intelligence, AI, OIE, and special activities.
Coordinate with enterprise stakeholders (DoW CIO, DISA, WHMO, SAF/OC, I&S, Services, COCOMs, Joint Staff, OSD).
Lead CDM Mission Partner Environment (MPE) transition planning with DISA and DoD CIO.
Support SAF/OC and CDM battle rhythm events, leadership forums, and strategic planning efforts.
Align CDM capabilities to USAF IW and DoD OIE priorities; synchronize with Joint Warfighting Concepts.
Review and improve CDM SOPs, planning processes, and reporting mechanisms.
Conduct organizational assessments to improve CDM resourcing, workload balance, and ROI.
Integrate ISSO Tampa operations with CDM priorities.
Engage with HASC/SASC staff on CDM initiatives and Congressional priorities.
Provide expert-level guidance on IW/OIE capabilities (cyber ops, PSYOP, MILDEC, STO, information-related capabilities).
Educate senior staff on Joint Staff processes and assist with sensitive activities coordination.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
Extensive experience in Information Warfare, Operations in the Information Environment, cyber operations, or intelligence.
Demonstrated ability to interface with senior DoD, Joint Staff, COCOM, and Service leaders.
Strong understanding of IW/OIE doctrine, Joint planning processes, and national security strategies.
Proven ability to lead large-scale modernization, digital transformation, organizational optimization, and mission assurance efforts.
Experience improving acquisition speed, production resilience, supply chain stability, and technology deployment.
Ability to manage politically sensitive issues and build consensus across diverse stakeholders.
Excellent communication, strategic advisory, and executive-level briefing skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Remote work options
Employee assistance programs
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood education scholarships
Post-secondary education scholarships