Cyber Planner 1

AnaVation • Fort Meade, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

AnaVation is seeking a Cyber Planner to support a cybersecurity program within the National Capital Region. The role supports cyberspace operational planning and integration of cyber capabilities into operations, contributing to the Joint Operation Planning Process (JPP), targeting, joint fires coordination, capability pairing, threat mitigation, and related operational requirements. The Cyber Planner applies foundational knowledge of cyberspace operations, joint planning, targeting, and cyber threats to develop planning products, coordinate assigned activities, and provide analytical support to planners and leadership, following established planning processes and guidance.

The position is full-time and on-site in Maryland. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. AnaVation offers a salary range of $65,269.52–$150,826 per year; final compensation depends on business needs, local market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s skills, education, and experience.

AnaVation describes itself as a U.S.-owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, solving technical challenges for the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community through research, software, and systems engineering. It offers a collaborative work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree, Cyberspace Operational Planners Course (COPC), or related experience.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience supporting DoD, military, intelligence, cyberspace operations, or related planning activities.
• Foundational knowledge of operational planning concepts and the operational planning process.
• Understanding of cyberspace operations and the role of cyber capabilities.
• Familiarity with cyber threats, adversary tactics and techniques, and vulnerabilities affecting operational environments.
• Knowledge of military organizational structures, staff processes, and operational planning terminology.
• Ability to communicate technical and operational information clearly through written products, briefings, and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, National Security, or a related field.
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting future operations planners in integrating capabilities into operational plans.
• Experience supporting OCO, joint fires, cyber targeting, or related planning activities.
• Experience supporting DoD exercises or operational planning events.
• Familiarity with target systems analysis and capability pairing.
• Experience developing staff products, briefings, lessons learned, or operational assessments.
• Relevant military education, cyber or targeting training, or equivalent professional development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of OPLANs, OPORDs, FRAGOs, CONOPS, courses of action, concepts of support, and other operational planning products.
• Support targeting selection, development, validation, synchronization, and deconfliction activities associated with cyberspace operations.
• Support the integration and pairing of cyber capabilities with operational objectives and target requirements.
• Coordinate assigned planning actions with operations, intelligence, targeting, technical subject-matter experts, and other stakeholders.
• Apply knowledge of cyberspace tactics, techniques, procedures, threats, and vulnerabilities to support operational planning and threat mitigation.
• Support joint fires planning and coordination in accordance with applicable policies, doctrine, and procedures.
• Participate in activities, exercises, working groups, and other operational planning forums.
• Assist capability subject-matter experts and planners in translating technical cyber capabilities into operational planning considerations.
• Identify and document operational requirements, capability gaps, and planning considerations for future operations.
• Support the development of staff products, briefings, assessments, lessons learned, and recommendations.
• Support applicable cyberspace operations review and approval processes in accordance with governing policy and guidance.
• Perform other related planning and analytical duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents.
• Company-paid dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Company-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting.
• Competitive pay.
• Generous paid leave and holiday package.
• Tuition and training reimbursement.
• Life and AD&D insurance.

What This Job Offers

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