Junior Mission Assurance Analyst

Company Overview

C5T Corporation is a Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered at Scott AFB, Illinois. Founded in 2005 by three veterans, we value practical, innovative-minded people with a passion for mission success. We bridge the gap between operational and technical domains.

Core Values: Integrity • Excellence • Patriotism

Position Summary

C5T is seeking a Mission Assurance Analyst to join a multi-disciplinary action research team supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory and USTRANSCOM. The analyst will integrate mission assurance principles with ongoing research initiatives, providing operational insight and evidence-based recommendations.

Location: Scott Air Force Base, IL (USTRANSCOM HQ). Primarily in government workspaces, with some time in company offices and occasional telework.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing mission assurance procedures to identify enhancement opportunities.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working groups with HQ staff and component commands.
• Coordinate with interagency and coalition partners to identify leading practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and conduct improvement efforts.
• Maintain familiarity with DoD and USTRANSCOM mission assurance policies.
• Gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Document activities in accordance with program requirements
• Contribute to after-action reviews and lessons learned.
• Prepare concise, high-quality briefings and reports for senior leaders.
• Ensure analyses comply with classification and security requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or Associate's with 5 years experience).
• Understanding of mission assurance concepts, risk management frameworks, and operational planning principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills for a joint headquarters environment.
• Strong critical and systems thinking skills.
• Effective writing and briefing skills.
• Ability to engage senior leaders in conceptual discussions of operational concepts or processes.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities in dynamic settings.
• Familiarity with DoD writing styles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to appropriately protect sensitive information.
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• S. citizenship.

Desired Qualifications

• Understanding of current USTRANSCOM staff functions.
• Familiarity with process analysis and organizational improvement.
• Current DoD security clearance.
• Experience with JIRA or similar agile project management tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 10 paid holidays annually.
• Responsible Paid Time Off (RPTO): Flexible vacation and personal leave aligned with mission needs.

C5T is a merit-based employer committed to affirmative action and nondiscrimination for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 and VEVRAA.