Critical Infrastructure Protection Analyst

Company: RMC Global
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: RMC is seeking a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Analyst for a full-time in-office position in Arlington, VA! Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling and impactful career journey with RMC Global? We're in search of an exceptional CIP Analyst to become a part of our mission-driven team, dedicated to making a difference in the federal and commercial markets. At RMC, we're all about enhancing security for both our military and global commercial partners, offering an array of services such as Risk Management, Mission Assurance, and Cybersecurity. Our team's well-being is paramount, and we reflect this commitment through our flexible work environment and exceptional company culture. By joining RMC, you become a key contributor to our mission – Assuring Tomorrow! When you join RMC, you'll experience a range of benefits, including: Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans fully covered for employees Subsidized dependent health care coverage Participation in our Annual Bonus Program Life insurance policy equivalent to 1x your annual salary. Company paid short and long-term disability Cell phone reimbursement of $65 per month 401(k) Plan with contributions A 401(k) Safe Harbor Employer Contribution Program, which includes a 3% contribution Position Summary: The Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Analyst is responsible for providing onsite client support to the Joint Staff Homeland Defense Division (J-36) Mission Assurance Branch. The Joint Staff J-36 Program plays an integral role in supporting Mission Assurance (MA) and complements other Protection Program efforts that also contribute to MA through Risk Management (RM). This CIP Analyst is responsible for supporting the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) with implementing and facilitating the Mission Assurance Construct in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Directive (DoDD) 3020.40, “Mission Assurance (MA)” and DoD Instruction (DoDI) 3020.45, “MA Construct.” Support to the MA Construct’s four processes (Identification, Assessment, Risk Management, Monitoring and Reporting) includes coordination of defense critical infrastructure asset nominations, asset validation, integrated assessment scheduling (IAS), management and revision of assessment benchmarks, the coordination of risk management packages and briefs for the Mission Assurance Senior Steering Group (MA SSG) and Mission Assurance Executive Steering Group (MA ESG) meetings, and Monitoring and Reporting through the designated information technology systems. This person will assist in the planning, organizing, and coordinating of CIP and MA Program requirements for the Joint Staff. Essential Functions: Support Joint Staff J-36 MA Branch client on all CIP and MA matters. Assist in the preparation of graphical, oral, written reports, briefs, and products in support of the CIP and MA Programs. Conduct reviews of military headquarters plans, policies, and directives, ensuring compliance with DoD policies and directives. Develop briefings, program documents, reports, instructions, and information papers on CIP and MA requirements. Lead Joint Staff integration efforts for enterprise-level Mission Assurance IT systems. Serve as a primary liaison for the transition and modernization of Mission Assurance capabilities and their supporting IT systems. Lead integration efforts between various Mission Assurance data systems and analytical platforms to enhance enterprise capabilities. Provide direct support to the Mission Assurance community during the fielding and adoption of new decision support tools and platforms. Maintain a real-time vulnerability tracking system for critical infrastructure assets across enterprise Mission Assurance platforms. Support initiatives to update critical guidance related to mission and infrastructure security. Contribute to the development and refinement of Mission Assurance-related data and information standards. Support discussions with key stakeholders to define and implement IT system business rules and requirements. Function as a primary liaison and representative for the Joint Staff during major system capability transitions. Coordinate and prepare briefing materials for senior-level boards and executive meetings. Provide subject matter expertise and direct support to branch leadership during senior-level governance forums. Compile, organize, and present all relevant risk mitigation and remediation recommendations from across the JS, OSW, DoD service components, and stakeholders to senior leadership. Coordinate with cross-directorate and inter-agency partners to prepare for and execute high-level working groups. Participate in conferences, working groups, meetings, and other events related to MA, as required. Assist in various administrative duties, as needed. Competencies: 4-10 years of exp. with DoD and critical infrastructure programs preferred. Excellent writing skills and strong communication abilities. Experience using tools and applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint. A deep understanding of risk management principles and methodologies.Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with inter-agency and inter-service partners. Ability to manage multi-phase projects, including briefing preparation, stakeholder coordination, and system capability transitions. Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative to help ensure team tasks are successfully completed within required timelines. Strong ability to interact and communicate both written and verbally with people at all levels. Possess strong problem-solving skills. Requirements: Education & Experience Requirements BA or BS in public policy, political science, security studies, or a related field In lieu of a degree commensurate operational experience (4 years) may be substituted. Experience in leading or supporting systems integration and modernization efforts. Experience in managing enterprise IT systems, overseeing schedule tracking and maintenance, and leading data integration efforts to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making. Other Requirements: Security Clearance: Obtaining a DoD TS-SCI Clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for clearance level required for the job. Valid Passport: Possession of a current passport with a minimum of eight months remaining until the expiration date. Travel Flexibility: Willingness and capability to travel, CONUS and OCONUS approximately 5% of the time.Telecommunication is authorized for this role upon approval. Work Environment Compliance: Commitment to maintaining a drug-free work environment, U.S. Citizenship, and possession of a valid state driver's license Want to take the next step in your career with RMC? This CIP Analyst role is where your skills and talents will thrive, and you'll be part of something truly meaningful. Join us today! https://rmcglobal.com/ Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. RMC has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by your manager as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and RMC reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as RMC may deem appropriate. RMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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