Cyberspace Operations Planner, Junior

Leidos•Fort Meade, MD

9d•$57,850 - $104,575•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking Cyberspace Operational Planners to support Department of Defense Joint Planning processes underpinning United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations. The role supports on-site contract work for USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES). This opportunity is contingent on a potential future contract award, with multiple opportunities available at varying experience levels; level and compensation will be matched to the candidate’s experience. The planner participates in approved cyberspace operations planning and staffing processes, supporting plan development, targeting, integration of cyber capabilities, operational requirements, and coordination with internal and external partners. The position also supports joint planning groups and teams, crisis and current operations, and the transition of planning efforts to current operations. Planners apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, and guidance and communicate complex information in written, verbal, and visual forms.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph.
At least 2 years of recent (since 2014) work experience as a Cyberspace Operations Planner, or 4 years of recent (since 2013) experience in offensive cyberspace capabilities development. The posting specifies experience waivers for time spent on a Combat Mission Team (CMT) and, for planner experience, in an offensive cyberspace operations planner role within a Joint Force Headquarters–Cyber (JFHQ-C) command.
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 to conduct 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 involving computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, and wireless communications.
Ability to produce timely, accurate, relevant analytical products, including documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
Demonstrated proficiency in a fast-paced collaborative environment, ability to proactively multitask, and ability to meet short deadlines.
Ability to work across Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies to support organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or higher in a STEM field, National Security Studies, or a field supporting operational art and science.
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 effectiveness of 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 certifications: CCNA Security, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.

Responsibilities

Participate in approved plan development and staffing processes in accordance with USCYBERCOM planning guidance and applicable Joint publications.
Support targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and integration during 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.
Support projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities, and provide situational awareness to OPTs.
Develop and review cyberspace operations plans and guidance for integration into broader planning and alignment of execution and resource allocation with organizational objectives.
Apply knowledge of cyber threats, attack methods and techniques used by state and non-state adversaries, and vulnerabilities within Blue Space.
Develop and execute programs for assessing cyberspace operations and validating operational performance characteristics.
Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, or acquisition of cyber capabilities.
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 and understand the functions, responsibilities, and interrelationships of elements involved in 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 confidently and in an organized manner through verbal, written, or visual means.