Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planner

Leidos•Odenton, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Intelligence Sector seeks journeyman-level Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planners for on-site contract support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES). The position supports Department of Defense Joint Planning processes underpinning USCYBERCOM operations, with a focus on power projection in and through cyberspace in support of Combatant Commander and National objectives. Multiple opportunities are available at varying experience levels, with the opportunity level and compensation matched to the candidate’s experience. The planner develops, synchronizes, and staffs offensive cyberspace plans; integrates cyberspace capabilities into joint plans; supports operational planning groups and teams, targeting, crisis action, and current operations; and coordinates planning with internal and external partners. The role also involves assessing cyber capabilities, threats, and requirements; integrating intelligence planning with operational timelines; and transitioning planning efforts to current operations.

Requirements

Hold a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph at the time of application.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a relevant field of study.
At least 4 years of recent (since 2018) work experience as a CO Planner; two years of the experience requirement may be waived for every year spent in any work role on a Combat Mission Team (CMT).
Demonstrated familiarity with OCO concepts, capabilities, and authorities, including Title 10 versus Title 50, and with military operations’ planning, approval, and execution phases.
Intimate familiarity with applicable Joint Publications.
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 to conduct OCO.
Knowledge of the range of Cyberspace Operations and their underlying intelligence support needs, topics, and focus areas.
Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and concepts, terminology, and operations of communications media, including computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, and wireless.
Ability to support timely, accurate, relevant analytical production, including documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
Proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, proactively multitasking, and meeting short deadlines.
Ability to work across Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies to support organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a relevant field of study.
Familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
Experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operational outcomes.
Experience with Space-enabled Cyberspace Operations.
Joint Professional Military Education, Phase II (JPME II) graduate or civilian equivalency.
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.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CCNA Security, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.

Responsibilities

Engage in approved plan development and staffing processes to enable a range of Cyberspace Operations according to USCYBERCOM planning guidance and applicable Joint publications.
Develop and synchronize Offensive Cyberspace Operational plans to deliver integrated cyber effects against adversary systems in support of Joint and National strategic objectives.
Support targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and integration during Cyber Warfare activities.
Draft and staff foundational planning documents, including Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs).
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.
Engage in and provide situational awareness for projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities supporting OPTs.
Demonstrate knowledge of cyber threats, adversary attack methods and techniques, and tiered vulnerabilities within Blue Space.
Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, and/or acquisition of cyber capabilities.
Analyze and assess 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.
Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas confidently and in an organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.