Intelligence Planner (Intel Plan Integration)

Aim Point Innovation•Fort Meade, MD

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Employs intelligence expertise and knowledge to assist in the integration of Defense and National intelligence support capabilities, including collection, analytic and targeting activities, into overarching operational planning functions and efforts across the DoD. Mission areas for Intelligence Planner assistance include, but not limited to, development of campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time sensitive planning in accordance with the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES). Additionally, planners assist with red teaming, and intelligence operations feasibility assessments within the planning process. Provides support in the conduct of Cyberspace Intelligence planning activities in support of USCYBERCOM missions and recommend efficient use of resources throughout all planning effort. Reviews and reports on Strategic Guidance applicable to cyberspace intelligence operations. Coordinates production of National Intelligence Support Plans (NISP), Annex B, and Functional Support Plans. Assesses Intelligence Planning and recommends production adjustments as necessary. Ensures intelligence planning activities are integrated and synchronized with J3, J5 and J7 battle rhythms as well as the planning of Cyberspace Intelligence Operations. Assists the government personnel focal points to the Joint Planning Group (JPG) and/or Operational Planning Team (OPT) for all intelligence support activities and able to communicate feedback to the J2/JIOC matrix team. Develops, manages, and coordinates an intelligence task list that identifies intelligence support products and designates divisions within the J2 responsible for completion. Identifies, coordinates, and deconflicts deadlines and overall scope for intelligence production requests (PR) and services. Coordinates and articulates requirements for JIPOE and other products that support planning. Coordinates production of functional Support Plans (FSP) (when required). Documents Operating Instructions (Ols) for Command wide programs and initiatives as assigned by the Government. Provides a full range of policy and strategy support to assist the Intelligence Directorates' policy and strategy professionals. Provides full-range coordination with command partners, both foreign and domestic, to inform the intelligence Directorate leadership assisting them in strategic decision-making and building of intelligence/information flow. Activities include, but are not limited to: Managing portfolios of foreign and domestic partners for various governmental requirements; utilizing the interagency process to enable information sharing agreements; coordinating within the command, IC, and USG to enable whole of government strategic decision-making, including: Collects information about command partner concerning cyber intelligence capabilities and needs and develops strategies to establish, develop, and maintain partnerships enabling enhanced analytic production and achievement of command strategies. Identifies, coordinates, and deconflicts partner intelligence requests for information. Integrates CCMDs, service components, IC, and NSA into engagements as necessary to ensure intelligence expertise and to deconflict and synchronize with other efforts. Works collaboratively with a broad range of Intelligence and Defense professionals and is capable of capturing and synthesizing a common picture of the current state of the Command, and then developing approaches to address shortfalls. Develops methodologies for tracking Command progress against strategic initiatives and policy implementation. Demonstrates proficiency and timeliness if drafting and responding tasks related to policy and strategy inquiries. Uses of intelligence tools and databases, to include Intellipedia, SharePoint, PAC, BICES, Chippewa, Stoneghost, !space, and others as necessary. Exercises may be in CONUS or held OCONUS. A Passport for travel is needed in advance of Travel. Persons filling this requirement should be advised of the 25% travel requirement.

Requirements

MANDATORY TOP SECRET SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE
Working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions outlined in the specified labor category description.
Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
Ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.
Ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information.
Understanding of interpreting analysis, including its meaning, importance, and implications.
Ability to defend analytic judgments with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information.
Ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials in various formats.
Ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally; with strong grammar skills.
Ability to develop structured research, including obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.
Ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
Working knowledge using complex analytic methodologies, such as structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches.
Understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, including technical sensors/platforms and human intelligence sources.
Understanding of evaluating collected intelligence reporting, engaging with collection managers, and developing collection requirements.
Comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirm completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category.
Ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and/or technically advanced.
Ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.
Ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
Ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
Ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.
Provides guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies.
Uses argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the labor category activities required to meet mission requirements.
Mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies and pursue developments in academia or other fields that affect tradecraft methodology.
Ability to define comprehensive, new, or unique research approaches that enable rigorous assessments to address and contribute to high-level tasks.
In-depth analysis of analytic operations and knowledge management issues across organizational and intra-IC boundaries and clearly articulates key findings.
Ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.
Ability to review analytic products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support for conclusions; routinely tests analytic rigor of analytic products.
A Passport for travel is needed in advance of Travel.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
Master's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; and an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Assist in the integration of Defense and National intelligence support capabilities into operational planning functions.
Support mission areas including campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time-sensitive planning.
Assist with red teaming and intelligence operations feasibility assessments.
Provide support in the conduct of Cyberspace Intelligence planning activities.
Recommend efficient use of resources throughout all planning efforts.
Review and report on Strategic Guidance applicable to cyberspace intelligence operations.
Coordinate production of National Intelligence Support Plans (NISP), Annex B, and Functional Support Plans.
Assess Intelligence Planning and recommend production adjustments.
Ensure intelligence planning activities are integrated and synchronized with J3, J5 and J7 battle rhythms.
Assist government personnel focal points to the Joint Planning Group (JPG) and/or Operational Planning Team (OPT).
Develop, manage, and coordinate an intelligence task list.
Identify, coordinate, and deconflict deadlines and scope for intelligence production requests (PR) and services.
Coordinate and articulate requirements for JIPOE and other products that support planning.
Coordinate production of functional Support Plans (FSP).
Document Operating Instructions (Ols) for Command wide programs and initiatives.
Provide policy and strategy support to Intelligence Directorates' policy and strategy professionals.
Provide coordination with command partners, both foreign and domestic, to inform intelligence Directorate leadership.
Manage portfolios of foreign and domestic partners.
Utilize the interagency process to enable information sharing agreements.
Coordinate within the command, IC, and USG to enable whole of government strategic decision-making.
Collect information about command partners concerning cyber intelligence capabilities and needs.
Develop strategies to establish, develop, and maintain partnerships.
Identify, coordinate, and deconflict partner intelligence requests for information.
Integrate CCMDs, service components, IC, and NSA into engagements.
Collaborate with Intelligence and Defense professionals to capture and synthesize a common picture of the Command's state.
Develop methodologies for tracking Command progress against strategic initiatives and policy implementation.
Draft and respond to tasks related to policy and strategy inquiries.
Use intelligence tools and databases.
Travel as required (up to 25%).