Cyberspace Operations Planner, Senior

Leidos•Fort Meade, MD

9d•$87,100 - $157,450•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Intelligence Sector seeks experienced 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), the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES). Planners contribute expertise across cyberspace operational planning, targeting, capability integration, and the development and execution of plans and guidance.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a polygraph.
Either 4–8 or more years of recent (since 2010) experience as a Cyberspace Operations Planner or combined experience in a planner position and other Cyberspace Operations support roles; experience requirements may be waived for qualifying Combat Mission Team or Joint Force Headquarters–Cyber offensive cyberspace planning experience as specified in the posting. Alternatively, 4 or more years of recent (since 2013) experience in offensive cyberspace capabilities development, with experience waivers for qualifying Combat Mission Team work; this experience may be concurrent with Cyberspace Operations planning or support experience.
Familiarity with military operations, including planning, approval, and execution phases.
Intimate familiarity with applicable Joint Publications, including JP 3-12 Joint Cyberspace Operations and 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 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, relevant analytical materials, including documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
Demonstrated proficiency in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; 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’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 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

Provide subject matter expertise in Joint plans development and staffing processes for Cyberspace Operations, following USCYBERCOM planning guidance and applicable Joint publications.
Lead targeting selection, validation, and synchronization, and enable integration of activities in the Cyber Warfare domain.
Draft and staff foundational planning documents, including Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs).
Lead and 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, providing situational awareness to OPTs.
Develop and review cyberspace operational plans and guidance for integration into broader planning activities, ensuring execution and resource allocation decisions align 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 Cyberspace Operations 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 Cyberspace Operations plans.
Analyze internal and external partner Cyberspace Operations capabilities and tools.
Transition operational planning efforts to current operations.
Navigate the organizational structure for full-spectrum Cyberspace Operations, 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 clearly through verbal, written, or visual means.