Cyberspace Operations Planner, Senior

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Salary: $87,100–$157,450 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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The Cyberspace Operations Planner, Senior joins the Intelligence Sector to support Department of Defense Joint Planning processes for United States Cyber Command. This role involves providing subject matter expertise in joint plans development, staffing processes, and the execution of Cyberspace Operations. You will lead targeting selection, draft foundational documents like OPLANS and OPORDs, and integrate cyberspace capabilities into broader plans. Key responsibilities include developing concepts of support, assessing partner capabilities, and navigating organizational structures for full-spectrum operations. Required skills include knowledge of computer networking fundamentals, Joint Publications, and cyber threats from state and non-state adversaries. Candidates must possess a STEM or National Security Studies degree, an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph, and experience with offensive cyberspace capabilities development or planning.

Skills

Cyberspace Operations Cyber Warfare Joint Operational Planning Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Data Science Microsoft Power BI Computer Networking CCNA Security COMPTIA CySA+ COMPTIA Security + CE GICSP GSEC SSCP STEM

What you'll do

Provide subject matter expertise in Joint plans development and staffing processes to enable Cyberspace Operations.
Lead targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and integration during Cyber Warfare domain activities.
Draft and staff foundational planning documents including OPLANs, OPORDs, and FRAGOs.
Lead Joint Operational Planning Groups and Teams to integrate Cyberspace capabilities into broader plans.
Develop concepts of support, courses of action, and coordinate comprehensive plans with external capabilities.
Provide situational awareness for projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities.
Develop and execute programs for assessing Cyberspace Operations and validating operational performance characteristics.
Review and prioritize operational requirements for the research, development, and acquisition of cyber capabilities.

What we're looking for

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required.
BA/BS degree or higher in a STEM field, National Security Studies, or a related field supporting operational art and science.
4 to recent work experience as a CO Planner or combined experience in planner and other CO support positions.
Recent experience in offensive cyberspace capabilities development (with specific experience waivers available).
Formal training as a Cyber Operational Planner within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.
Intimate familiarity with Joint Publications such as JP 3-12 and JP 5-0.
Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and various communications media.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (preferred).

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