Cyberspace Operations Planner, Journeyman
About The Position
Leidos seeks qualified Cyberspace Operational Planners to support Department of Defense joint planning processes underpinning United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations. The position provides on-site contract support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES). Planners support the development and staffing of approved plans for Cyberspace Operations in accordance with USCYBERCOM planning guidance and applicable Joint publications, and help integrate cyberspace capabilities into joint operational plans and activities. The role involves developing and maintaining deliberate and crisis plans, supporting targeting and operational execution, preparing planning documents and briefings, integrating intelligence and operational planning, and coordinating with internal and external partners across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Planners assess capabilities, cyber threats, requirements, and operational performance, and ensure that execution and resource decisions align with organizational objectives. This posting covers multiple opportunities with different experience levels; the opportunity level and compensation will be matched to the candidate’s experience.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph.
- BA/BS degree in a STEM field, National Security Studies, or a field supporting operational art and science, or ability to complete the degree within one year of hire.
- Four or more years of recent work experience as a Cyberspace Operations Planner (since 2014); two years of the experience requirement may be waived for each year spent in any work role on a Combat Mission Team (CMT), or for each year spent as an Offensive Cyberspace Operations planner in a Joint Force Headquarters–Cyber (JFHQ-C) command.
- Alternatively, four years of recent work experience in offensive cyberspace capabilities development (since 2013); two years of the experience requirement may be waived for each year spent in any work role on a CMT.
- 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 available cyber infrastructure or platforms for conducting Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO).
- 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 for 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, with the ability to proactively multitask and meet short deadlines.
- Ability to work across Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies to support organizational goals.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or higher in a STEM field, National Security Studies, or a field supporting operational art and science.
- Intimate familiarity with USCYBERCOM’s 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 effectiveness of operational outcomes.
- Experience with space-enabled Cyberspace Operations.
- Joint Professional Military Education, Phase II (JPME II) graduate status 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
- Engage in approved plan development and staffing processes to support Cyberspace Operations in accordance with USCYBERCOM planning guidance and applicable Joint publications.
- Support targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and integration during execution of cyber warfare activities.
- Draft and staff foundational planning documents, including Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs).
- Support Joint Operational Planning Groups and Teams (OPG/OPT) 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.
- Provide situational awareness and support projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities supporting OPTs.
- Develop and review cyberspace plans and guidance for integration into broader planning and alignment of execution and resource decisions with organizational objectives.
- Apply knowledge of cyber threats, attack methods, techniques, and vulnerabilities within Blue Space.
- Develop and execute programs to assess Cyberspace Operations and validate operational performance characteristics.
- Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for cyber capability research, development, and acquisition.
- Develop and maintain deliberate and crisis Cyberspace Operations plans.
- Analyze and assess internal and external partner Cyberspace Operations capabilities and tools.
- Transition operational planning efforts to current operations.
- Navigate organizational structures, functions, responsibilities, and relationships relevant to full-spectrum Cyberspace Operations.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
