Cyberspace Operations Planner, Junior

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 11 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. Working within a collaborative environment, the individual will engage in approved plans development, staffing processes, and the drafting of foundational documents like OPLANS, OPORDs, and FRAGOs. Key responsibilities include supporting targeting selection, synchronization, and the integration of cyberspace capabilities into broader plans while providing situational awareness for Crisis Action Teams. The role requires expertise in cyber threats, attack methods, and Blue Space vulnerabilities. Necessary skills include knowledge of computer networking fundamentals, communications media, and Joint Publications. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a Polygraph. The position focuses on solving complex cyber warfare problems by aligning resource allocation with organizational objectives.

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Cyberspace Operational Planning Cyber Warfare Cyber National Mission Force Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Data Science Microsoft Power BI Computer Networking CCNA Security CompTIA CySA+ COMPTIA Security GICSP GSEC SSCP STEM

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 activities 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 support needs.
Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies relevant to organizational cyber objectives.
Transition operational planning efforts into current operations and conduct long-range strategic planning with partners.

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 (waivable based on specific military or Joint Force experience).
Recent work experience in offensive cyberspace capabilities development (waivable based on specific military experience).
Formal training as a Cyber Operational Planner within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.
Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and various communications media.
Familiarity with military operations and Joint Publications such as JP 5-0 Joint Operational Planning.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (preferred).

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