Information Operations Planner

U.S. Army Cyber Command • Fort Gordon, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service (CES) in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f, located at Fort Gordon, Georgia. It is a professional work-category position at the full-performance level within the CES Occupational Structure and has a DCWF primary work role code of 332. The employee supports information operations (IO) planning and integration with cyberspace operations, develops planning products and recommendations, and coordinates with command and joint-service stakeholders. The role requires a Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access, successful completion of counterintelligence polygraph requirements, and compliance with applicable cyber work-role qualification and continuous professional development requirements. Temporary duty travel may be required approximately 15% of the time.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for success in the position.
• Experience integrating Information Operations tactics, techniques, and procedures into cyberspace planning documents.
• Experience developing Information Operations planning products to meet end-state objectives.
• Experience providing analyses, such as briefings, papers, and requirements documents, to support decision-making.
• Experience defining project management requirements to meet organizational Information Operations goals and objectives.
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access; the posting also specifies a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance.
• Successfully complete an initial and periodic Counter-Intelligence Polygraph examination with No Deception Indicated.
• Obtain and maintain access to NSA and Defense Intelligence Agency-accredited facilities and networks.
• Meet cyber work-role qualification requirements: foundational qualifications within 9 months, resident qualifications within 12 months, and 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development per work-role code, which may overlap.
• If not currently occupying a TDP position, successfully complete a pre-appointment drug test and submit to periodic testing; sign DA Form 5019 acknowledging periodic random drug testing.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the position’s three-year probationary period requirements.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Applicants must meet an eligible employment-authority category listed in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical and analytical principles to prepare plans and formulate proposed IO doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Lead IO working groups and planning teams to integrate IO planning into cyberspace operations.
• Interface with USCYBERCOM staff to determine JFHQ-C (A) requirements and disseminate operational taskings to subordinate command elements.
• Coordinate and chair a semi-annual command-wide IO working group so command staff elements and operational units receive current IO information and training.
• Represent the Command at Service and Joint meetings, conferences, work groups, in-progress reviews, and other professional meetings related to J-39 missions.
• Prepare and present information and decision briefings to the command group, USCYBERCOM, Army Commands, ASCCs, Task Forces, JTFs, Joint and other Service agencies, and commands.
• Provide expertise and recommendations regarding system design, program management, material acquisition, and product quality standards.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced in-hire incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced leave accrual incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed