Cyberspace Operations Planner, Senior

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Salary
$87,100–$157,450 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
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TL;DR · Cyberspace Operations Planner, Senior

The Cyberspace Operations Planner, Senior joins the Intelligence Sector to support Department of Defense Joint Planning processes for United States Cyber Command operations. Working on-site with the Cyber National Mission Force and Joint Task Force-Ares, you will provide subject matter expertise in joint plans development and staffing. Daily responsibilities include leading targeting selection, drafting foundational documents like OPLANS and OPORDs, and integrating cyberspace capabilities into broader plans. You will analyze cyber threats from state and non-state adversaries, focusing on Blue Space vulnerabilities. Required skills include knowledge of computer networking, Joint Publications, and formal cyber operational planning training. The role requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph. You will utilize data science concepts and Microsoft Power BI to support full-spectrum cyberspace operations and strategic planning.

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 the execution of Cyber Warfare activities.
  • Draft and staff foundational planning documents including Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs).
  • Lead Joint Operational Planning Groups and Teams to develop and integrate Cyberspace capabilities into plans.
  • Develop concepts of support, courses of action, and coordinate comprehensive plans for command and 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 submit 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.
  • 4 to recent work experience as a CO Planner or combined experience in planner and other CO support positions.
  • Recent work 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.
  • Broad knowledge of Blue-space Cyber capabilities and computer networking fundamentals.
  • BA/BS or Masters degree in a STEM field, National Security Studies, or a related field (preferred).
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (preferred).

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