Cyberspace Operations Planner, Journeyman

Leidos•Fort Meade, MD

9d•$57,850 - $104,575•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Intelligence Sector seeks qualified Cyberspace Operational Planners to support Department of Defense Joint Planning processes for United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations. The role provides on-site contract support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES), supporting a range of cyberspace operational planning activities. The planner works within collaborative planning and staffing processes, develops and integrates cyberspace capabilities into plans, supports targeting and operational execution, and coordinates with internal and external partners. The position also supports crisis and current operations, assesses capabilities and requirements, aligns planning with intelligence activities, and communicates complex information through written, verbal, and visual products. This posting covers multiple opportunities with varying experience levels. The opportunity level and compensation will be matched to the candidate's experience. The stated pay range is $57,850.00–$104,575.00; compensation is not guaranteed and may depend on several factors.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph.
At least four 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 (CMT), and two years may be waived for each year spent as an Offensive Cyberspace Operations planner within a Joint Force Headquarters–Cyber (JFHQ-C) command.
Alternatively, at least four 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 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 cyber infrastructure or platforms available to conduct 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 analysis, including documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
Demonstrated proficiency in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with the ability to multitask proactively and meet short deadlines.
Ability to work across Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies to support organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's, master's, or higher degree 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 operational outcomes.
Experience with Space-enabled cyberspace operations.
Joint Professional Military Education, Phase II (JPME II) graduate or civilian equivalent.
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 in accordance with USCYBERCOM planning guidance and applicable Joint publications.
Support targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and integration during cyber warfare activities.
Draft and staff 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.
Participate in projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities, providing situational awareness to OPTs.
Develop and review cyberspace operations plans and guidance for integration into broader planning and alignment of execution and resource-allocation decisions with organizational objectives.
Demonstrate knowledge of cyber threats, attack methods and techniques used by state and non-state adversaries, and tiered vulnerabilities in Blue Space.
Develop and execute programs for assessing cyberspace operations and validating operational performance characteristics.
Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for cyber capabilities research, development, and/or acquisition.
Develop and maintain deliberate and/or cyberspace operations crisis plans.
Analyze 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 relationships among elements involved in full-spectrum cyberspace operations.
Integrate and synchronize intelligence planning with operational planning timelines.
Conduct long-range strategic planning with internal and external partners in cyber activities.
Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to organizational cyber objectives.
Communicate complex information, concepts, and ideas clearly through verbal, written, and/or visual means.