**Description** SAIC is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Mission Assurance Lead for our SCITES 2 Task Order. The Mission Assurance Lead will be responsible for ensuring the assurance and resilience of C5IM capabilities and assets (i.e., KT-C and MRT-C) that are critical for the execution of USSOUTHCOM strategies, Campaign Plans, and other crisis, contingency, and exercise plans and operations. The ideal candidate will possess a current Secret clearance and a proven track record in creating conditions that enable the warfighter’s ability to ensure freedom of action across domains to access and share information and maneuver in contested environments. **Responsibilities:** + **Mission Assurance Accountability:** Oversee the assurance and resilience of all C5IM capabilities and assets across the entirety of the SCITES 2 Task Order. + **Strategic Alignment:** Ensure alignment with USSOUTHCOM strategies, Campaign Plans, and other operational directives. + **Mission Support Analysis:** Conduct detailed analysis of mission support requirements to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. + **Operational Orders (OpORDS):** Develop, review, and manage Operational Orders to ensure mission readiness and effective execution. + **Readiness Reviews:** Conduct readiness reviews to assess and enhance the preparedness of mission-critical systems and personnel. + **Key Terrain in Cyber (KT-C) and Mission-Related Terrain in Cyber (MRT-C):** Identify and manage key terrain in cyber and mission-related terrain in cyber to ensure operational effectiveness and resilience. + **Cross-Domain Coordination:** Facilitate coordination across various domains to ensure integrated and cohesive mission support. + **Risk Management:** Implement comprehensive risk management practices to anticipate, identify, and mitigate mission risks. + **Contested Environment Maneuvering:** Develop strategies to enable effective information sharing and maneuvering in contested environments. **Qualifications** + **Clearance:** Must possess a current Secret clearance. + **Experience:** Extensive experience in mission assurance and resilience within military or defense operations, with a focus on C5IM capabilities. + **Knowledge:** In-depth understanding of USSOUTHCOM strategies, Campaign Plans, and operational directives. + **Skills:** + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Proven ability to manage and execute complex projects. + Strong leadership and team management skills. + Proficiency in risk management and operational planning. + **Education:** Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Systems Engineering). Advanced degree preferred. & 18+ years of experience. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience with USSOUTHCOM or similar combatant commands. + Prior military experience or familiarity with military operations and protocols. + Certifications in relevant areas such as CISSP, CISM, or PMP. **Working Conditions:** + Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. + Occasional travel may be required to support mission objectives. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2501767 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability