Joint Fires Operational Planner, Journeyman

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Salary
$107,900–$195,050 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
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Similar $166k
This role $151k
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This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $139,375–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Joint Fires Operational Planner, Journeyman

The Joint Fires Operational Planner, Journeyman role supports United States Cyber Command operations by applying principles of Joint Targeting and Operational Planning to secure tactical objectives and reach strategic end-states. You will provide operational planning support for the Joint Fires Targeting process, coordinate targeting strategies with partner commands like DISA and the NSA, and develop cyber TTPs to achieve Cyberspace Operations effects. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting joint targeting policies, preparing strike packages, managing target development lists, and participating in various Boards, Bureaus, Centers, Cells, and Working Groups. The role requires expertise in target management systems like MIDB and Coliseum, knowledge of Joint Targeting Cycle doctrine, and proficiency in analyzing all-source intelligence to identify threat patterns. Required skills include a TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification, and experience with non-kinetic fires activities within the cyber domain.

What you'll do

  • Provide operational planning support to drive the USCYBERCOM Joint Fires targeting process.
  • Coordinate targeting strategy and engagement responsibilities with interagency partners and supporting commands.
  • Develop cyber TTPs to advise planners on achieving cyberspace effects for operations and exercises.
  • Act as a technical liaison between capability experts, developers, and operational units during planning phases.
  • Draft and develop USCYBERCOM joint targeting policies, procedures, and commander's guidance.
  • Participate in and lead Joint Targeting Working Groups to prioritize and synchronize target requirements.
  • Prepare strike packages, cyber fires approval packages, and information operations target packages.
  • Analyze all-source intelligence to identify cyber threat patterns and maintain situational awareness of advanced persistent threats.

What we're looking for

  • Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with Polygraph required.
  • BA/BS degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or related field, or ability to complete within one year of hire.
  • Eight plus years of experience supporting Cyberspace Operations (CO) or intelligence operations, focusing on Joint Targeting.
  • Ten years of combined experience across CO, Information Operations, Joint Targeting, and Operational Planning fields is acceptable.
  • DoD or Intelligence Community-sponsored certification for Joint Targeting required.
  • Graduate of DoD or IC-sponsored operational planning training with proficiency in Joint Operations Planning process.
  • DoD 8140/D8570 IAT Level II Certification required.
  • Familiarity with target management systems (e.g., MIDB, Coliseum, CAT), Joint Targeting Cycle doctrine, and Cyber infrastructure.

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