Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) / Mission Assurance Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) / Mission Assurance Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Company Overview

C5T Corporation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Founded in 2005 by three veterans, C5T values practical, innovative-minded professionals with a passion for mission success. We specialize in bridging the gap between operational and technical domains to support critical Department of Defense missions.

Core Values: Integrity • Excellence • Patriotism

Position Summary

C5T is seeking an Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) / Mission Assurance Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support USTRANSCOM Mission Assurance and information environment integration efforts. This role works directly with senior leaders, mission assurance professionals, and cross-functional stakeholders to analyze, assess, and strengthen the resilience of the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE).

The SME will apply deep operational and staff experience to integrate information environment considerations into mission assurance processes, ensuring that risks to mission and force are clearly understood and actionable at the strategic and operational levels. This position supports enterprise-wide risk synchronization, continuity planning, and operational analysis aligned with Combatant Command priorities.

Work is primarily on-site at Scott Air Force Base with limited telework based on mission needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) as it applies to USTRANSCOM missions and global mobility operations
• Advise on integration of information environment considerations into mission assurance processes and products
• Support mission decomposition, risk-to-mission/force analysis, and identification of critical dependencies and vulnerabilities
• Analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources to deliver decision-quality insights for senior leaders
• Identify critical information, indicators, and recommend Operations Security (OPSEC) countermeasures aligned to mission requirements
• Integrate cyber risk perspectives into mission assurance assessments and coordinate across Combatant Command and Service components
• Support continuity of operations (COOP) planning, emergency management activities, and mission assurance assessments
• Assess current processes and recommend practical improvements to enhance mission resilience and risk visibility
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, and analytical products
• Ensure compliance with applicable security, policy, and governance requirements
• Maintain awareness of evolving DoD doctrine, information environment concepts, and Combatant Command priorities

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in mission assurance, information operations, cyber, intelligence, or operational planning
• Experience supporting Combatant Command, MAJCOM, or Joint Staff environments
• Strong understanding of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), OPSEC, and mission assurance principles
• Experience conducting risk analysis and translating findings into actionable recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver briefings to senior leaders (O-6/GO/SES level)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Active Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting USTRANSCOM or Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE) operations
• Familiarity with cyber risk integration into mission assurance frameworks
• Experience coordinating across multiple Services and Combatant Command staffs
• Background in continuity planning, emergency management, or critical infrastructure risk analysis
• Experience supporting or integrating with information operations or influence activities
• Prior military service or equivalent government experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Responsible Paid Time Off aligned with mission needs

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000