Jr., Mid, Sr. Cyber Planner

HII's Mission Technologies division•Fort Meade, MD

3d•$96,795 - $167,848•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. Mission Technologies’ Cyber & Intelligence team is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Planners to support a high‑impact mission at Fort Meade. In this critical role, you will provide strategic guidance and advanced operational planning expertise to enhance cyberspace capabilities and strengthen joint mission integration. You will collaborate with cross‑functional partners to drive mission readiness and ensure effective execution across the cyberspace domain. This role is part of a pending contract proposal. We are actively interviewing to identify qualified candidates in anticipation of a successful award.

Requirements

0-9+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field OR 0-7+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 4-13 years relevant experience
Must possess an active TS/SCI/Polygraph for consideration

Nice To Haves

Provides operational expertise to mission partner in the planning, developing, and executing of cyberspace operations.
Ensures Strategic, Operational, and tactical alignemnt of Plans and Orders as well as development of technologies/TTPs focused on offensive and defensive methods of threat mitigation.
Conducts mission analyses internally and externally (to mission partners) to ensure that requirements and activities are formulated and executed to operational needs.
Manages the development and submission of Plans, Orders, After Action Reports.

Responsibilities

Lead and support planning teams and working groups, driving the development and integration of cyberspace capabilities into operational plans.
Develop concepts of support and courses of action, integrate internal and external capabilities, and coordinate comprehensive planning efforts.
Provide situational awareness and contribute to a range of projects, crisis response activities, and ongoing operational efforts.
Develop and review plans and guidance to ensure alignment with broader organizational objectives and support effective execution and resource allocation.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of cyber threats, attack methodologies from state and non‑state actors, and vulnerabilities within defended networks.