Cyberspace Operations Planner, Junior

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 3 days ago
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The Cyberspace Operations Planner, Junior joins the Intelligence Sector to support Department of Defense Joint Planning processes for United States Cyber Command operations. Working with the Cyber National Mission Force and Joint Task Force-Ares, the individual will engage in approved plans development, staffing processes, and targeting selection within the Cyber Warfare domain. Key responsibilities include drafting foundational documents like OPLANS, OPORDs, and FRAGOs, while integrating cyberspace capabilities into broader plans. The role requires expertise in cyber threats, computer networking fundamentals, and Joint Publications like JP 5-0. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a Polygraph. Required skills include experience as a CO Planner, knowledge of Blue-space capabilities, and the ability to communicate complex concepts through verbal and visual means in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

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Cyberspace Operational Planning Cyber Warfare Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Data Science Microsoft Power BI Computer Networking CCNA Security COMPTIA CySA+ COMPTIA Security + CE GICSP GSEC SSCP DoD 8570 IAT Level II Cyber National Mission Force Joint Operational Planning Space-enabled CO

What you'll do

Draft and staff foundational planning documents including Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs).
Support targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and integration during the execution of Cyber Warfare activities.
Develop concepts of support, courses of action, and integrate command and external capabilities into comprehensive plans.
Provide situational awareness for projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations supporting Joint Operational Planning Groups.
Develop and review specific Cyberspace Operations plans to ensure resource allocation aligns with organizational objectives.
Analyze and assess internal and external partner capabilities, tools, and intelligence planning activities.
Conduct long-range, strategic planning efforts with internal and external partners in cyber activities.
Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to organizational cyber objectives.

What we're looking for

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required.
Associate degree or higher in a STEM field, National Security Studies, or related field supporting operational art and science.
2 or more years of recent work experience as a CO Planner, with specific waivers available for CMT or JFHQ-C roles.
Recent work experience in offensive cyberspace capabilities development, with specific waivers available for CMT roles.
Formal training as a Cyber Operational Planner within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.
Intimate familiarity with applicable Joint Publications, such as JP 5-0 Joint Operational Planning.
Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and operations of various communications media.
Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field, National Security Studies, or related field (preferred).

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