Cyber Operations Planner, Journeyman

Leidos•Odenton, MD

10d•$87,100 - $157,450•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos seeks a Journeyman Cyberspace Operational Planner to support Department of Defense Joint Planning processes underpinning United States Cyber Command operations. The role provides on-site contract support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), the Cyber National Mission Force, and Joint Task Force-Ares. The planner develops and staffs cyberspace operational plans, integrates cyber capabilities into joint planning, supports targeting and operational execution, and coordinates with internal and external partners across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a polygraph.
At least 4 years of recent (since 2014) work experience as a Cyberspace Operations Planner. Two years of the experience requirement may be waived for each year spent in any work role on a Combat Mission Team, or for each year spent as an Offensive Cyberspace Operations planner within a Joint Force Headquarters–Cyber command.
Alternatively, at least 4 years of recent (since 2013) work experience in offensive cyberspace capabilities development. Two years of the experience requirement may be waived for each year spent in any work role on a Combat Mission Team.
Familiarity with military operations, including planning, approval, and execution phases.
Intimate familiarity with applicable Joint Publications, such as JP 5-0 Joint Operational Planning.
Formal training as a Cyber Operational Planner within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.
Broad knowledge of Blue-space cyber capabilities and understanding of cyber infrastructure or platforms available for conducting Offensive Cyberspace Operations.
Knowledge of the range of cyberspace operations and their underlying intelligence support needs, topics, and focus areas.
Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and concepts, terminology, and operations across communications media, including computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, and wireless.
Ability to produce timely, accurate, and relevant analytical products, including documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
Demonstrated proficiency in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, including proactive multitasking and meeting short deadlines.
Ability to work across Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies to support organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science and 4–8 years of experience.
Intimate familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
Demonstrated experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations to improve efficiency and operational outcomes.
Experience with Space-enabled Cyberspace Operations.
Joint Professional Military Education, Phase II graduate, or civilian equivalency.
Formal training in Cyber Warfare and Joint Operations.
Completion of Service-specific or Joint Cyberspace Operational Planning courses, such as the Army Cyberspace Operations Planners Course or Joint Cyberspace Operations Planners Course.
Familiarity with data science and its applicability to Cyberspace Operations.
Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI data visualization software.
Desired DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CCNA Security, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.

Responsibilities

Participate in approved plans development and staffing processes for Cyberspace Operations in accordance with USCYBERCOM planning guidance and applicable Joint publications.
Support the selection, validation, synchronization, and integration of targets during cyber warfare activities.
Draft and staff foundational planning documents, including Operational Plans, Operational Orders, and Fragmentary Orders.
Support Joint Operational Planning Groups and Teams and develop and integrate cyberspace capabilities into plans.
Develop concepts of support and courses of action; integrate command and external capabilities; and coordinate and document comprehensive plans.
Support projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities, and provide situational awareness to planning teams.
Develop and review cyberspace operational plans and guidance for integration into broader planning activities, ensuring execution and resource allocation decisions align with organizational objectives.
Apply knowledge of cyber threats, attack methods, adversary techniques, and vulnerabilities in Blue Space.
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.
Develop and maintain deliberate and cyberspace crisis plans.
Analyze and assess internal and external partner cyberspace operations capabilities and tools.
Transition operational planning efforts to current operations.
Navigate organizational structures for full-spectrum cyberspace operations, including relationships among internal elements.
Integrate and synchronize intelligence planning activities with operational planning timelines.
Conduct long-range strategic planning with internal and external cyber activity partners.
Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to organizational cyber objectives.
Communicate complex information, concepts, and ideas clearly through verbal, written, and visual means.