Cyber Operations Planner Senior - Clearance Required

Lockheed Martin•Hanover, MD

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The scope of this effort encompasses tasks that provide USCYBERCOM with the sustained ability to fulfill its mission to direct, synchronize, and coordinate cyberspace planning and operations to defend and advance national interests in collaboration with domestic and international partners. These tasks include coordinating, synchronizing, deconflicting, and integrating operational planning efforts for full-spectrum cyberspace operations. We are seeking professionals interested in a variety of responsibilities including: Cyber Defense Incident Responder, Cyber Operations Planner, Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner, Knowledge Manager, Program Support Specialist, Systems Engineer, Technical Writer. The anticipated award of this effort is Fall 2026.

Requirements

High School Diploma plus 13 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 10 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 8 years of relevant experience.
Must possess a current U.S. TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DoD cyber planning tools and templates (e.g., JCIDS).
Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to produce clear briefings and written plans.
Analytical mindset for rapid assessment of target environments.
Ability to work collaboratively across multi‑disciplinary teams.
Proficiency with planning and project‑management software.
Understanding of cyber‑operation concepts, targeting cycles, and the kill‑chain.
Experience in a DoD, intelligence, or coalition cyber environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide Cyberspace Operations Support Services (COSS) aligned with core disciplines: Cyberspace Operations, Cyberspace Planning, Cyberspace Training and Exercises, Strategy / Policy / Doctrine Development and Campaign, Assessments, Information Technology (IT) / Communications, Business Area Support and Project Management Engagement Activities.
Provide the customer with the sustained ability to fulfill its mission to direct, synchronize, and coordinate cyberspace planning and operations to defend and advance national interests in collaboration with domestic and international partners.
Coordinate, synchronize, deconflict, and integrate operational planning efforts for full-spectrum cyberspace operations.
Meet the evolving cyberspace operations mission in support of the Joint warfighter.
Lead multi‑disciplinary planning cells, coordinating intelligence, legal, acquisition, and operators to ensure technical feasibility and compliance of cyber actions.
Perform comprehensive risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and conduct targeting validation, synchronization, and integration to keep cyber operations aligned with mission objectives.
Review post‑execution metrics, refine planning methodology, and adjust plans based on emerging intelligence, technical constraints, or operational feedback.
Prepare concise briefings for command staff that clearly convey plan intent, associated risks, and required resources, while tracking task dependencies and timelines using tools such as JIRA or MS Project.
Populate planning templates with accurate data, conduct literature reviews of target environments to identify capabilities, vulnerabilities, and potential collateral effects.