Future Operations (FUOPS) Cybersecurity Planner

General Dynamics Information Technology • USA FL MacDill AFB - 7115 S Boundary Blvd (FLC096), FL

31d • $106,250 - $143,750 • Onsite

About The Position

Oversee complex programs that drive impactful mission outcomes for our customers as a Future Operations (FUOPS) Cybersecurity Planner. Here, you’ll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and where your program management career can go at GDIT. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: As a FUOPS Cybersecurity Planner, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USCENTCOM. You will play a crucial role in supporting the J63 Plans and Exercises team, ensuring the effective implementation of cybersecurity orders, policies, procedures, and guidance across the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification
• 5+ years of related experience
• Proven ability to plan, install, integrate, operate, and maintain complex tactical and garrison communications and IT systems within a large network enterprise.
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense/War, Service, and Joint Task Force (JTF) communications policies and procedures.
• Experience in communications operations, planning, and intelligence.
• Ability to brief senior military and government leaders, including Partner Nations.
• Significant experience with USCENTCOM operations, AOR, and staff work.
• Ability to function as a current and future operations action officer.
• Experience with Microsoft systems/applications and cybersecurity best practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have an active/current TS/SCI clearance
• US citizenship required due to the TS/SCI clearance requirement
• Must be able to work on site, not a remote role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with briefing and delivering training to senior military and civilian leaders (U.S. and foreign).
• Familiarity with information platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, OneBrief, PCTE, Joint Training Program, and/or Advana.
• Experience with USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission.
• Knowledge and familiarity with USCENTCOM’s IT environment.
• Master’s Degree in communication, computer science, engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a direct interface with military and government leadership within USCENTCOM and its Service Components, supporting J63 Plans and Exercises.
• Facilitate theater-wide collaboration on cybersecurity orders, policies, procedures, and guidance through meetings, VTCs, email, and other communication methods.
• Distribute and update cybersecurity orders, policies, and procedures to USCENTCOM Components.
• Provide cybersecurity support to USCENTCOM AOR Network Operations (NETOPS) Centers as required.
• Interpret, analyze, produce, and execute theater-wide cybersecurity orders, policies, procedures, and tactics.
• Coordinate and participate in cybersecurity risk analysis, assessments, and scoping missions.
• Review current intelligence for relevant threats and develop appropriate actions and responses.
• Track compliance reporting for USCENTCOM orders and document cybersecurity policies and guidance.
• Participate in mission assurance working groups and conduct mission assurance analysis for J6 networks and missions.
• Plan and coordinate defensive cyber operations for theater defensive cyber forces.
• Analyze and recommend technology deployments to maximize defensive cyber operations effectiveness.
• Develop technology strategies, including evaluations and decision points for J6 leadership.
• Support the command exercise program by developing cyber inputs for exercises and writing cyber annexes to command orders.
• Represent CCJ6 equities during Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), conferences, working groups, and contingency planning actions throughout the USCENTCOM AOR.
• Support coalition interoperability, engagement activities, and cybersecurity cooperation.
• Coordinate with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) technicians for planning and support of CENTCOM Partner Network (CPN) requirements, operations, and expansion.

Benefits

• Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior