Offensive Cyberspace Operations Planner

Leidos•Odenton, MD

1d•$87,100 - $157,450•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking journeyman-level Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planners to support Department of Defense joint planning processes underpinning USCYBERCOM operations. The work focuses on power projection in and through cyberspace in support of Combatant Commander and national objectives. Planners provide on-site contract support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES). Multiple opportunities are available at varying experience levels, with the opportunity level and compensation matched to candidate experience. The role develops and synchronizes offensive cyberspace plans, integrates cyber capabilities into joint plans, and supports targeting, operational planning groups and teams, crisis action teams, and current operations. Planners create and staff operational planning documents, coordinate with internal and external partners, integrate intelligence planning with operational timelines, and transition planning efforts to current operations. They also assess cyber capabilities and tools, contribute to requirements for cyber capability research and acquisition, and communicate complex information through written, verbal, and visual products.

Requirements

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 Cyberspace Operations Planner; the experience requirement may be reduced by two years for every year spent in any work role on a Combat Mission Team (CMT).
Familiarity with Offensive Cyberspace Operations concepts, capabilities, and authorities, including Title 10 versus Title 50, and 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 Offensive Cyberspace Operations.
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 across communications media, including computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, and wireless.
Ability to produce timely, accurate, and relevant analyses, including documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
Proficiency in a fast-paced collaborative environment, with the ability to proactively multitask and meet 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’s 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 operational outcomes.
Experience with Space-enabled Cyberspace Operations.
Joint Professional Military Education, Phase II (JPME II) graduate status 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.
Desired DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CCNA Security, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.

Responsibilities

Engage in approved plans development and staffing processes to enable 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, and synchronization, and enable 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.
Participate 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 organizational structures and understand the functions, responsibilities, and interrelationships of internal elements involved in full-spectrum Cyberspace Operations.
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, and ideas confidently and clearly through verbal, written, and/or visual means.