Task Lead NORAD NC3

Position: Task Lead – Cyberspace Operations Support
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance: Active TS/SCI required
Customer: NORAD / USNORTHCOM (N&NC) – Cyberspace Operations Directorate (J6)

Role Overview

The Task Lead will provide day-to-day leadership and technical oversight in support of NORAD and USNORTHCOM (N&NC) Cyberspace Operations Directorate (J6) and Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) mission requirements. This role supports research, analysis, operational planning, and situational awareness efforts tied to cyber operations and C4 systems.

The Task Lead will coordinate analytical efforts, manage deliverables, and ensure alignment between contract support activities and government mission objectives. The position operates within a high-visibility, mission-critical environment supporting Homeland Defense (HD) and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA).

What You’ll Do

• Lead execution of assigned task areas supporting N&NC/J6 cyber operations

• Coordinate research and analysis related to cyber planning, real-time situational awareness, and operational coordination

• Oversee assessments of physical systems, infrastructure, and integrated network systems-of-systems

• Support analysis of real-time and historical data, exercises, contingency operations, and training events

• Develop and track risk mitigation recommendations to improve survivability and reduce system vulnerabilities

• Support development of tools or software prototypes that enhance mission effectiveness

• Coordinate with federal, state, local, and mission partner organizations to support cyber coordination processes

• Ensure timely completion of deliverables, reporting requirements, and contract milestones

• Interface regularly with government leads to provide status updates and align priorities

• Support operational environments that include 24/7/365 monitoring and reporting functions conducted by CWOC and DCO teams

Required Experience

• 5 - 8+ years of experience supporting DoD or National Security programs

• Experience in cyber operations, C4 systems, or operational planning environments

• Demonstrated experience leading teams or managing task-level execution

• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders in complex mission environments

• Active TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting NORAD, USNORTHCOM, or NC3-related missions

• Background in cyber analysis, integrated sensing, or network systems-of-systems

• Experience supporting operational exercises, contingency planning, or situational awareness efforts

• Familiarity with Homeland Defense (HD) or Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission areas