Cyber Operations Planner

Leidos•Odenton, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Intelligence Sector seeks a highly qualified, journeyman-level Cyberspace Intelligence Threat Analyst to support USCYBERCOM operations, with a focus on identifying and analyzing cyber threats to Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) systems and recommending mitigation strategies. This on-site role supports USCYBERCOM J3, the Cyber National Mission Force, and Joint Task Force-Ares, and is contingent on a potential future contract award. The position provides intelligence and operational planning support to identify and assess emerging cyberspace threats and vulnerabilities, particularly risks to OCO systems. The analyst evaluates all-source finished intelligence, single-source intelligence, and technical data; produces threat reports and risk assessments; applies SIGINT tools and methodologies when needed; and collaborates with operational, technical, and intelligence teams. The role also supports crisis planning and current operations, operational requirements and capability development, intelligence planning integration, and communication of complex technical information to varied audiences.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or a related field, or ability to complete the degree within one year of hire; formal education may be substituted with extended experience and technical certifications.
Five or more years of experience in cyber intelligence analysis or a similar cyber threat analyst role, or eight or more years of total intelligence analysis experience.
Demonstrated understanding of all-source intelligence principles as applied to cyber.
Experience with applicable SIGINT tools and techniques and ability to produce single-source intelligence products tailored to drive cyberspace operations.
Broad knowledge of Blue-space cyber capabilities and understanding of cyber infrastructure or platforms used for defensive and offensive cyberspace operations.
Knowledge of cyberspace operations and their intelligence support needs, topics, and focus areas.
Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and communications media, including computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, and wireless.
Ability to produce timely, accurate, relevant analytical products, including documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
Proficiency in a fast-paced collaborative environment, including proactive multitasking and meeting short deadlines.
Strong interpersonal, critical-thinking, and communication skills, including ability to explain complex technical data to non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Information Security, or a related field.
Intimate familiarity with USCYBERCOM’s organizational structure and mission.
Prior experience supporting joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
Experience incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning into operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Experience with space-enabled cyberspace operations.
Formal training in cyber warfare and joint operations.
Familiarity with data science and its applicability to cyberspace operations.
Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI data visualization software.
Familiarity with cyber threat frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK or Cyber Kill Chain.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CCNA Security, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.

Responsibilities

Identify and assess emerging cyberspace threats and vulnerabilities, with a focus on risks to OCO systems.
Analyze all-source finished intelligence, single-source intelligence, and technical data to identify cyber threat patterns and anomalies.
Produce recurring threat intelligence reports on cyber threats to OCO infrastructure.
Conduct and publish risk assessments of detected cyber threats, and support development and refinement of risk assessment methodologies and tools.
Use SIGINT tools and analytical methodologies to perform technical analysis of critical cyber threats affecting OCO assets when required.
Collaborate with operational, technical, and intelligence elements across USCYBERCOM to improve situational awareness and threat response.
Maintain current knowledge of APTs, threat actor TTPs, and cyber threat trends affecting national security.
Maintain awareness of cyberspace operations crisis plans and execute them on demand.
Provide situational awareness to projects, Crisis Action Teams, current operations, and Operational Planning Teams.
Execute resource allocation decisions aligned with organizational objectives.
Apply knowledge of cyber threats, attack methods, and tiered vulnerabilities in Blue Space, including threats from state and non-state adversaries.
Develop and execute programs to assess cyberspace operations and validate operational performance characteristics.
Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, or acquisition of cyber capabilities.
Integrate and synchronize intelligence planning activities with operational planning timelines.
Interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, and guidance.
Communicate complex information and concepts clearly through verbal, written, and visual means.