Senior Cyber Operations Planner

Leidos•Odenton, MD

1d•$92,300 - $166,850•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Intelligence Sector seeks a highly qualified, journeyman-level cyberspace intelligence threat analyst to support USCYBERCOM operations, with a focus on identifying and analyzing cyber threats to Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) systems and recommending mitigation strategies. The role provides on-site support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES), supporting national security objectives. This opportunity is contingent on a potential future contract award. The position analyzes all-source finished intelligence, single-source intelligence, and technical data; produces recurring cyber threat intelligence reports and in-depth risk assessments; and uses SIGINT tools and analytical methods to assess threats affecting OCO assets. It supports operational planning, crisis response, situational awareness, resource allocation, capability requirements, and assessment of cyberspace operations. The role also requires collaboration with operational, technical, and intelligence teams; awareness of evolving threats and adversary tactics; and clear communication of complex information.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or a related field, or ability to complete the degree within one year of hire; formal education may be substituted with extended experience and technical certifications.
Five or more years of experience in cyber intelligence analysis or a similar cyber threat analyst role, or eight or more years of total intelligence analysis experience.
Demonstrated understanding of all-source intelligence principles as applied to cyber.
Experience with applicable SIGINT tools and techniques and ability to produce single-source intelligence products tailored to support cyberspace operations.
Broad knowledge of Blue-space cyber capabilities and understanding of available cyber infrastructure or platforms for defensive and offensive cyberspace operations.
Knowledge 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, relevant analytical products, including documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
Proficiency in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with ability to proactively multitask and meet short deadlines.
Strong interpersonal, critical-thinking, and communication skills, including ability to convey complex technical data clearly to non-technical consumers.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Information Security, or a related field.
Intimate 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 operational outcomes.
Experience with space-enabled cyberspace operations.
Formal training in cyber warfare and joint operations.
Familiarity with data science and its applicability to cyberspace operations.
Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI data visualization software.
Familiarity with cyber threat frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK or Cyber Kill Chain.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CCNA Security, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.

Responsibilities

Identify and assess emerging cyberspace threats and vulnerabilities, focusing on risks to OCO systems.
Analyze all-source finished intelligence, single-source intelligence, and technical data to identify cyber threat patterns and anomalies.
Produce and deliver recurring threat intelligence reports about relevant cyber threats to OCO infrastructure.
Conduct and publish in-depth risk assessments, categorize detected cyber threats, and support development and refinement of risk assessment methodologies and tools.
Use SIGINT tools and analytical methods to perform technical analysis of cyber threats affecting OCO assets.
Collaborate with operational, technical, and intelligence elements across USCYBERCOM to improve situational awareness and threat response.
Maintain current knowledge of APTs, threat actor TTPs, and cyber threat trends affecting national security.
Maintain awareness of and execute Cyberspace Operations crisis plans on demand.
Provide situational awareness to projects, Crisis Action Teams, current operations, and Operational Planning Teams.
Execute resource allocation decisions in alignment with organizational objectives.
Apply knowledge of cyber threats, attack methods, state and non-state adversaries, and tiered vulnerabilities in Blue Space.
Develop and execute programs to assess cyberspace operations and validate operational performance characteristics.
Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for cyber capability research, development, or acquisition.
Support integration and synchronization of intelligence planning with operational planning timelines.
Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to daily activities.
Communicate complex information, concepts, and ideas clearly through verbal, written, or visual means.