Senior Cyber Operations Planner

Leidos•Odenton, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Intelligence Sector seeks a journeyman-level cyber intelligence threat analyst to support United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations. The role focuses on identifying and analyzing cyber threats to Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) systems and recommending mitigation strategies. It provides on-site support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES), in support of national security objectives. The position is contingent on a potential future contract award. The analyst evaluates all-source intelligence, single-source intelligence, and technical data; produces threat intelligence reporting and risk assessments; and uses SIGINT tools and analytical methods for technical threat analysis when required. The role also supports operational planning, crisis response, capability assessment and integration, resource allocation, and operational requirements. The position requires collaboration across operational, technical, and intelligence organizations, and clear communication of complex information to varied audiences.

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; extended experience and technical certifications may substitute for formal education.
Five or more years of experience in cyber intelligence analysis or a similar cyber threat analyst role, or eight or more years of total experience in intelligence analysis.
Demonstrated understanding of all-source intelligence principles as applied to cyber.
Demonstrated experience with applicable SIGINT tools and techniques and ability to produce single-source intelligence products tailored to drive 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 computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, and wireless communications.
Ability to produce timely, accurate, relevant analytical materials, including documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
Proficiency in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, including proactive multitasking and meeting short deadlines.
Strong interpersonal, critical-thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical data to nontechnical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Information Security, or a related field.
Intimate 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 or effectiveness.
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.
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 recurring threat intelligence reports on relevant cyber threats to OCO infrastructure.
Conduct and publish in-depth risk assessments, and support the development and refinement of threat-risk assessment methodologies and tools.
Use SIGINT tools and analytical methodologies to conduct technical analysis of critical cyber threats affecting OCO assets when required.
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 situational awareness of cyberspace operations crisis plans and execute them on demand.
Provide situational awareness to projects, Crisis Action Teams, current operations, and Operational Planning Teams.
Execute resource-allocation decisions aligned with organizational objectives.
Apply knowledge of cyber threats, attack methods, 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 work.
Communicate complex information and ideas clearly through verbal, written, or visual means.