Future Operations (FUOPS) Planner

General Dynamics Information Technology

9d•$112,840 - $143,750•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a highly motivated and experienced FUOPS Planner to support the USCENTCOM Information Technology Services (CITS) Program within the J6 Directorate at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida. The position supports the J63 Plans and Exercises team and helps implement cybersecurity orders, policies, procedures, and guidance across the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). It requires familiarity with the USCENTCOM mission and collaboration on cybersecurity, defensive cyber operations, and operational planning assignments. The planner serves as an interface with military and government leadership, coordinates theater-wide cybersecurity activities, and supports network operations, cyber risk analysis, mission assurance, and defensive cyber planning. The role also contributes to USCENTCOM exercises, operational planning, coalition interoperability, and CENTCOM Partner Network requirements. The position is onsite, based at MacDill AFB, and requires up to 10% travel, including to OCONUS locations, in support of USCENTCOM exercises.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communication, computer science, engineering, or a related field and 8 years of experience, or 13 years of total experience in lieu of a degree.
Applicable DoW 8140 or DoW 8570 certification.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance; the posting also states this clearance must currently be possessed and be obtainable.
U.S. citizenship required.
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, its AOR, and staff work.
Ability to function as a current and future operations action officer.
Experience with Microsoft systems and applications and cybersecurity best practices.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience briefing and delivering training to senior U.S. and foreign military and civilian leaders.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, OneBrief, PCTE, Joint Training Program, and/or Advana.
Experience with USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission.
Knowledge of USCENTCOM’s IT environment.
Master’s degree in communication, computer science, engineering, or a related field with 7 or more 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 in support of 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 for 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 analyses, 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 improve 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 in 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 to plan and support CENTCOM Partner Network (CPN) requirements, operations, and expansion.
As needed, contribute to the design, planning, organization, and execution of Command Post Exercises, Staff Exercises, or Field Training Exercises at the Combatant Command or Service-Component level.
As needed, provide cybersecurity expertise and planning support for exercise support plans for USCENTCOM exercises.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) with company match.
Competitive pay and paid time off.
Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
Full flex work weeks where possible.
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 are provided or available.
Growth and learning opportunities through an AI-powered career tool.
Internal mobility support for career goals.
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.