Cyber Operations Planner

Defense Information Systems Agency • Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does not convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Developmental/ Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DoD Cyber Defense Command (DCDC).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
• This is a mission essential position.
• This is a drug tested position.
• Assisting with administrative support for operational meetings; or compiling basic data for program evaluations; or maintaining calendars for planning events; or supporting senior planners with document preparation under close supervision (GG-09 experience).
• Gathering data for operational or contingency plans; or tracking program milestones and requirements; or assisting in the coordination of planning meetings; or providing research support to structured planning teams under closer direction (GG-11 experience).
• Supporting the development of operational plans; or evaluating program requirements to identify deficiencies; or coordinating logistics for planning meetings; or participating in planning teams to recommend courses of action under general supervision (GG-12 experience).
• Assisting in the development of operational or contingency plans; or capturing operational requirements and evaluating program progress; or participating in structured planning teams to develop courses of action; or formulating operational doctrine, tactics, and procedures (GG-13 experience).
• All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Nice To Haves

• Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the qualifying experience requirement for GG-9.
• Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the qualifying experience requirement for GG-11.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing operational and contingency plans, including Commander's Estimates, Base Plans, Concept Plans, and Operation Plans, and prepares Course of Action briefings.
• Captures operational requirements, evaluates program progress to identify deficiencies, and recommends sequence and timing of key program events and milestones.
• Coordinates administrative and logistical support for conferences and operational meetings, synchronizing short- and long-range calendars and preparing briefing materials.
• Coordinates the development of contingency plans and participates in formulating cyberspace operational doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Participates in Joint Planning Groups and Operational Planning Teams to identify operational requirements, capabilities, and organizational structures for command missions.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level