Cryptologic Cyber Planner, Level 2

Independent Software•Fort Meade, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Independent Software, as a Cryptologic Cyber Planner Level 2, you will support the planning, coordination, and execution of cyber operations across mission-critical environments. You will work with operational teams and mission partners to translate mission objectives into actionable cyber plans aligned with policy, doctrine, and operational requirements. In this role, you will contribute to strategic and operational planning, help assess mission requirements, develop courses of action, and support the coordination of offensive and defensive cyberspace operations. You will collaborate with cyber operators and planners to help ensure effective, integrated, and mission-aligned cyber operations.

Requirements

Experience supporting cyber operations planning at the strategic and/or operational level
Understanding of DODIN operations, Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO)
Knowledge of joint planning principles and JP 3-12
Experience developing or supporting OPLANs, OPORDs, CONOPs, and other operational planning products
Understanding of JOPP and/or JOPP-C
Experience developing or evaluating courses of action (COAs)
Strong collaboration skills and experience working with cyber operators, planners, and mission partners
Strong analytical, planning, written, and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Formal cyber planning or certification training, such as Cyber Operations Planners Course (COPC), Joint Cyber Operational Planners Course (JCOPC), or equivalent training
Experience within joint, operational, or mission-focused cyber environments
Experience supporting a combatant command or coordinating through the Joint Targeting Cycle
Experience developing courses of action based on high-level operational directives
Experience conducting or supporting assessments or tabletop exercises
A degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field is preferred
External engagement and collaboration experience, including participation in cross-organizational working groups, field assignments, or external customer support

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate cyberspace operations across organizations and mission partners
Support the synchronization of joint cyberspace activities with strategic and operational objectives
Apply joint planning principles and JP 3-12 to cyberspace operations
Develop and support operational planning products, including OPLANs, OPORDs, CONOPs, and related documentation
Apply the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) and Joint Operational Planning Process-Cyber (JOPP-C)
Integrate Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) into broader multi-domain campaigns
Support planning involving DODIN operations, DCO, and OCO
Develop Cryptologic and Functional Support Plans (CSP/FSP) and CONOPs
Develop and evaluate courses of action (COAs) based on operational directives
Collaborate with cyber operators and mission partners to support complex operational requirements
Support operational planning, coordination, and mission execution