Risk Mitigation Consulting is hiring: Communications Analyst in Dahlgren
Risk Mitigation Consulting, Dahlgren, VA, US
Job Description
RMC is seeking a Communications Analyst for a hybrid role in or around the Dahlgren, VA area.
Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling and impactful career journey with Risk Mitigation Consulting (RMC)? We're in search of an exceptional Communications 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
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans fully covered for employees
Position Summary:
The Communications Analyst provides subject matter support for our DoD clients including assessments, data analysis, and documentation development. The Analyst is responsible for providing support to their clients by executing assigned tasks on time and by ensuring the highest quality of project requirements and deliverables. This position requires accountability, functional expertise, regular communication, teamwork, effective time management, creativity, and continuous training and education to stay informed on evolving information and operational technology advancements. An understanding of existing and emerging cyber threats and mitigation strategies are key aspects of success in this position.
Essential Functions:
- Support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren (NSWCD) Mission Assurance Division with telecommunications mapping, mission assurance, critical infrastructure tasks, and commercial utility mission analysis and assessments to identify risk to DoD and critical utilities
- Develop site reports that identify DoD and non-DoD telecommunications infrastructure, vulnerabilities and sound executable recommendations
- Review and advise on policies, orders and directives as needed to improve overall data networking and telecommunications best practices for client organizations and RMC
- Participate in conferences, working groups, meetings, and other events as needed
- Adhere to all RMC company policies and consistently perform to the standards set in job description respectively
Competencies:
- Excellent writing skills, strong communication abilities, good time management and organizational skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office tools and applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint
- Work confidently in a fast-paced environment with the ability to support multiple projects
- Ability to perform analysis of complex technical issues
- Ability to work independently on multiple tasks with minimal direction to meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative to help ensure team tasks are successfully completed within required timelines
- Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside-the-box
- Strong understanding of DoD organizational structure and general processes
- Knowledge of Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DODAF)
- Working knowledge of DoD IT networks and enclaves
- Ability to identify vulnerabilities that impact communications facilities and service provisioning
- Working knowledge of government and public laws, directives, policies, and instructions governing telecommunications
- Working knowledge of radio wave propagation and frequency spectrum bands
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 4-10 years experience in the IT, Network or Telecommunications field
Desired Certificates & Licenses:
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Telecommunications Network Specialist (CTNS)
- Certified Telecommunications Analyst (CTA)
- Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Other Requirements:
- Security Clearance: Obtaining a DoD Top Secret Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for the clearance level required for the job.
- Valid Passport: Possession of a current passport with a minimum of 8 months remaining until the expiration date.
- Travel Flexibility: Willingness and capability to travel, CONUS and OCONUS approximately 25% of the time.
- Telecommunication is authorized for this role.
Work Environment Compliance: Commitment to maintaining a drug-free work environment, U.S. Citizenship, and possession of a valid state driver's license.
Take the next step in your career with RMC – where your skills and talents will thrive, and you'll be part of something truly meaningful. Join us today!
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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.