Cyberspace Operations Planner, Junior

Leidos

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Fort Meade, MD
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TL;DR · Cyberspace Operations Planner, Junior

The Cyberspace Operations Planner, Junior joins the Intelligence Sector to support Department of Defense Joint Planning processes for United States Cyber Command. Working on-site with the Cyber National Mission Force and Joint Task Force-Ares, the individual will engage in cyberspace operational planning, drafting foundational documents like OPLANS, OPORDs, and FRAGOs. Key responsibilities include supporting targeting selection, synchronizing capabilities, and developing courses of action within the Cyber Warfare domain. The role requires expertise in Blue Space 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 in offensive cyberspace capabilities development, knowledge of communications media, and the ability to integrate intelligence planning with operational timelines to defend against evolving global threats.

What you'll do

  • Draft and staff foundational planning documents including OPLANS, OPORDs, and FRAGOs.
  • Support targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and integration during Cyber Warfare domain activities.
  • Develop concepts of support, courses of action, and integrated command capabilities for comprehensive plans.
  • Provide situational awareness for projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities.
  • Develop and review specific Cyberspace Operations plans to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Analyze and assess internal and external partner capabilities, tools, and cyber threats.
  • Integrate and synchronize intelligence planning activities with operational planning timelines.
  • Conduct long-range strategic planning efforts with internal and external partners in cyber activities.

What we're looking for

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required.
  • 2 or more years of recent work experience as a CO Planner (waivable based on specific military or JFHQ-C roles).
  • Recent work experience in offensive cyberspace capabilities development (waivable based on specific military roles).
  • Formal training as a Cyber Operational Planner within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.
  • Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and various communications media like satellite, fiber, and wireless.
  • Familiarity with military operations, including planning, approval, and execution phases.
  • Intimate familiarity with Joint Publications such as JP 5-0 Joint Operational Planning.
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field, National Security Studies, or related field (preferred).

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