Senior Cybersecurity Support Specialist

Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD; OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD; OR, 15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD. Develop and update ISPs; analyze reviewer comments; coordinate responses; and maintain ISP data in required tools such as the Rationale Systems Architect Tool and EISP, ensuring reviewer acceptance in EISP or GTG.

Position Summary:

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cybersecurity Support Specialist to join our team supporting the Helicopter Division (HD) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.  The HD supports selected helicopter programs including the HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) and the MH-139 and has a mission to rapidly deliver and field new and updated rotary wing aircraft.

Responsibilities:

Duties include, but not limited to: 

 

• Must comply with DAFMAN 17‑1303 and DoD Manual 8140.03; CAP/CGRC certification required and CISSP highly recommended, per DoD Cyber Exchange qualification standards.
• Provide cybersecurity support across requirements generation, system design and integration, development, modification, test, production, sustainment, deployment, operations, and divestiture activities.
• Deliver technical expertise and prepare all documentation required for system cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization (A&A), supporting audits, testing events, and coordination with accreditation authorities.
• Maintain working knowledge of threat assessment processes, embedded systems, software applications, networking systems, and manage program accounts for eMASS and ITIPS.
• Support A&A tasks including milestone reviews, RMF/PIT processes, System Security Plans, A&A Working Groups, and development/coordination of CIERs, IATTs, and ATO packages with program stakeholders and oversight bodies.
• Review, develop, and update program documentation related to cybersecurity, including anti-tamper plans, system security artifacts, ISP, PPP, IAS, RMF artifacts, ICD, ORD/CDD, CONOPS, and SCGs.
• Develop and update ISPs; analyze reviewer comments; coordinate responses; and maintain ISP data in required tools such as the Rationale Systems Architect Tool and EISP, ensuring reviewer acceptance in EISP or GTG.
• Support development of annual Cost Analysis Requirements Documents and provide inputs to SARs, DAES, MARs, Milestone Reviews, DABs, and AFRBs (cost analyst portion).
• Develop life‑cycle cost estimates covering EMD, production, and sustainment; produce cost products by WBS and fiscal year; and conduct cost excursions for restructures, capability insertions, quantity changes, or budget shifts.
• Perform in‑depth cost analyses, evaluations, and recommendations; engage with the Government CFO to define issues and develop defensible, repeatable models and solutions.
• Utilize cost estimating tools such as PRICE True Planning, Oracle Crystal Ball, and AFTOC, ensuring accuracy of all data inputs and maintaining familiarity with relevant estimating databases.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Top Secret

Education and experience: 

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD; OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD; OR, 15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD.

Technical Skills

• CISSP certification (preferred)
• Experience with ATO packages and RMF

Interpersonal Skills

• Effective communication and the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
• Strong collaboration skills for working across multidisciplinary teams and with government stakeholders.
• Adaptability and professionalism in fast‑paced, evolving program environments.
• Proactive problem‑solving and the ability to build positive, solutions‑focused relationships.

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH

Travel: 10%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

 

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Company Overview:

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

 

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

 

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities