Cyberspace Operations Planner, Junior

Leidos•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$50,700 - $91,650•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos seeks a junior Cyberspace Operations Planner 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), Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES). This opportunity is contingent on a potential future contract award. The planner contributes to cyberspace operational planning across deliberate and crisis activities, supporting the development, coordination, staffing, and integration of plans and capabilities in accordance with USCYBERCOM guidance and applicable Joint publications. The role includes support for targeting, operational planning teams, current operations, requirements review, capability assessment, and the transition of planning efforts into execution. The position also requires coordination with internal and external partners, integration of intelligence planning, and clear communication of complex information.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph.
Associate degree or higher 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.
At least 2 years of recent (since 2014) experience as a Cyberspace Operations Planner. The requirement may be waived at a rate of two years for each year spent in any role on a Combat Mission Team (CMT), or 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) experience in offensive cyberspace capabilities development. The requirement may be waived at a rate of two years for each year spent in any 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 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 across 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.
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 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 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 plan development and staffing processes for Cyberspace Operations 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 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, providing situational awareness to planning teams.
Develop and review Cyberspace Operations plans and guidance for integration into broader planning, aligning execution and resource allocation decisions with organizational objectives.
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/or 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 and understand relationships among internal 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 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/or visual means.