Cyber Operations Analyst, Journeyman (Cyber Warfare Team—PMA 271)

Description

Position Title: Cyber Operations Analyst, Journeyman (Cyber Warfare Team—PMA 271)   

Requisition #: 310 

Work Environment: On Site  

Position Type: Exempt  

Salary Range: $75,000 — $110,000 ***This is an estimated salary range. Compensation will be commensurate with experience***  

Location: Patuxent River, MD    

Clearance Level Required: Top Secret  

Davis Defense Group, Inc. has secured a stellar reputation as one of the premier Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) in the aerospace and defense industry, steadfastly supporting the Department of Defense since 2002. A critical combination of vision and dedication to excellence has helped our customers achieve numerous significant milestones on schedule and within budget. Today we employ over 700 personnel around the globe in a mix of analytical, advisory, technical, and support positions. The common thread across our organization is our commitment to our customers and an unwavering dedication to our principle motto: “Mission Focused, Future Ready. Innovating today, Leading tomorrow.”               

Functional Description:  

• Applies analytic techniques in the evaluation of program/project objectives in support of the PMA-271 Cyber Warfare Team.
• Analyzes requirements, status, deliverables, and schedules.
• Performs operational, management, and technical coordination analyses.
• Collects, completes, organizes, and interprets data relating to aircraft/weapon cyber warfare initiatives, cybersecurity accreditations, and system security engineering efforts. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

As a Journeyman Program Analyst, you are responsible for providing operational, analytical, and program coordination support directly to the Cyber Warfare Team within PMA-271. This position works closely with Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), and System Security Engineers (SSEs) in a fast-paced environment to ensure operational rhythm, task completion, and program alignment.    

• Capture detailed meeting notes, technical discussions, and key decisions during high-tempo cyber and engineering syncs. 
• Track, assign, and drive closure on action items across team members and external stakeholders. 
• Perform structured data entry, record-keeping, and tracking for complex technical cybersecurity analyses, engineering artifacts, and security documentation. 
• Manage, coordinate, and track external task requests, leadership inquiries, and high-priority program data calls to ensure on-time delivery. 
• Maintain and update team collaboration dashboards, Microsoft Teams channels, and OneNote repositories to ensure operational visibility and accurate data sharing. 
• Interface with the broader PMA-271 program office and external mission partners to track program/project status, milestones, and schedules. 
• Support the operation of the Cyber Warfare IPT, including scheduling, organizing meetings, and preparing consolidated status briefs and reports.
• Assist with developing, organizing, and coordinating program documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and requirements tracking artifacts. 

Required Experience:       

• Three years or more experience performing duties described in the functional description.
• Demonstrated experience managing action items, coordinating data calls, and utilizing Microsoft Teams and OneNote for dashboard and information management in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Experience:       

• Prior experience working with or supporting DoD acquisition programs (ACAT I/MDAP), Naval Aviation (NAVAIR) program offices, or technical teams (such as ISSMs, ISSOs, or Systems Security Engineers). 
• Experience with task management workflows, tracking technical documentation/evaluations, and preparing status briefs for leadership. 

When we review candidates' information, we are looking for the best matches for the position based on the qualifications listed in the job posting. If your skills and experience appear to match an open position, a recruitment services professional or a hiring manager may contact you.  

Davis Defense Group, Inc. is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and efficiency in our recruitment and hiring processes. As part of our dedication to these values, DDG does not engage with or entertain the services of third-party recruiting agencies for our staffing needs. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.  

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