Cyberspace Operations Planner, Journeyman

Leidos•Odenton, MD

4d•$87,100 - $157,450•Onsite

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 role provides on-site contract support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES). Planners engage in collaborative development and staffing of approved plans for Cyberspace Operations (CO), following USCYBERCOM planning guidance and applicable Joint publications, and help integrate cyberspace capabilities into operational plans and execution. The position supports deliberate and crisis planning, targeting, Joint Operational Planning Groups and Teams, current operations, and the transition of planning efforts to operational execution. It also involves assessing capabilities and performance, coordinating with internal and external partners, integrating intelligence planning with operational timelines, and applying relevant laws, regulations, policies, and guidance. The posting covers multiple opportunities at varying experience levels; the level and compensation will be matched to the candidate’s experience.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph.
At least 4 years of recent (since 2014) work experience as a CO Planner. The requirement may be reduced by 2 years for each year spent in any work role on a Combat Mission Team (CMT), or by 2 years for each year spent as an Offensive Cyberspace Operations planner within a Joint Force Headquarters–Cyber (JFHQ-C) command.
Alternatively, at least 4 years of recent (since 2013) work experience in offensive cyberspace capabilities development. The requirement may be reduced by 2 years 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 OCO.
Knowledge of the range of CO and their underlying intelligence support needs, topics, and focus areas.
Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and concepts, terminology, and operations across 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.
Proficiency in fast-paced collaborative work, 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

BA/BS, 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.
Experience with Space-enabled CO.
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 CO.
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 in a collaborative environment for Cyberspace Operations, following 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 CO plans and guidance for integration into broader planning and to align execution and resource-allocation decisions with organizational objectives.
Demonstrate knowledge of cyber threats, adversary attack methods and techniques, and tiered vulnerabilities within Blue Space.
Develop and execute programs to assess CO and validate operational performance characteristics.
Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, or acquisition of cyber capabilities.
Develop and maintain deliberate and crisis CO plans.
Analyze and assess internal and external partner CO capabilities and tools.
Transition operational planning efforts to current operations.
Navigate the organizational structure for full-spectrum CO, including the functions, responsibilities, and interrelationships of internal elements.
Integrate and synchronize intelligence planning activities 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 confidently and clearly through verbal, written, or visual means.