Cyber Fires Operations Planner Subject Matter Expert

MANTECH•Annapolis Junction, MD

5d•$179,300 - $318,400•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Cyber Operations Planner Subject Matter Expert to join its team in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role supports the planning, execution, and coordination of offensive cyber operations, with a focus on Cyber Effects and Cyber Fires Planning to design operations that achieve strategic and tactical outcomes. The position supports joint planning across strategic, operational, and tactical levels, integrated cyberspace operations, campaign and contingency planning, crisis action planning, and training exercises. It also contributes to wargame integration and process improvements. Local and CONUS travel of up to 25% may be required. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and U.S. citizenship. Physical requirements include remaining stationary for 50% of the time, occasional movement within the office to access equipment and files, and frequent communication with coworkers, management, and customers, including delivering presentations. The projected compensation range is $179,300–$318,400. MANTECH benefits may include health and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement and savings, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, and optional benefit elections, depending on position.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED plus 16 years of experience, associate degree plus 14 years, bachelor's degree plus 12 years, master's degree plus 10 years, or PhD plus 8 years.
Significant experience with the mindset of a Fires Subject Matter Expert or Fires Warrant Officer.
Experience working across large teams to drive a security agenda and manage complex, intertwined systems and data flows.
Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex information technology documentation.
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an advanced service planner school such as WIC, SAMS, SAASS, or JAWS.
Direct experience in Cyber Mission Force structures, specifically supporting Combat Mission Teams or National Mission Teams.
Comprehensive understanding of Title 10 versus Title 50 authorities and the specific legal and policy constraints of offensive operations.

Responsibilities

Support joint planning activities at strategic, operational, and tactical levels across Combatant Commands, component commands, and other partners.
Participate in planning and coordination for integrated cyberspace operations that support operational objectives.
Assist with development, execution, management, and assessment of military plans, including theater and global campaign planning, CONPLANs, and OPLANs.
Support crisis action planning and provide expertise for joint, coalition, and bilateral training exercises related to offensive cyber operations.
Develop and execute wargame integration to improve operational readiness and refine cyber operational tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Recommend and implement process improvements to ensure complete, functioning systems that meet requirements.