Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planner

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Odenton, MD
Salary: $87,100–$157,450 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 14 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planner

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The Journeyman-level Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planner joins the Intelligence Sector to support Department of Defense Joint Planning processes for United States Cyber Command operations. This role involves developing and synchronizing Offensive Cyberspace Operational plans to deliver integrated cyber effects against adversary systems in support of Joint and National strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include drafting foundational documents like OPLANS, OPORDs, and FRAGOs, while supporting targeting selection and situational awareness for Crisis Action Teams. The position requires expertise in cyber threats, attack methods, and Blue Space vulnerabilities. Candidates must possess a BA/BS in Computer Science or Cybersecurity, four years of experience as a CO Planner, and knowledge of computer networking fundamentals. The role focuses on power projection in cyberspace, integrating intelligence planning with operational timelines to address evolving threats from state and non-state adversaries.

Skills

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Data Science Microsoft Power BI Computer Networking CCNA Security CompTIA CySA+ COMPTIA Security GICSP GSEC SSCP Cyber Warfare Joint Operations

What you'll do

Develop and synchronize Offensive Cyberspace Operational (OCO) plans to deliver integrated cyber effects against adversary systems.
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 activities within the Cyber Warfare domain.
Integrate and synchronize intelligence planning activities with operational planning timelines.
Develop concepts of support, courses of action, and coordinate comprehensive plans with internal and external partners.
Provide situational awareness for projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities.
Review, approve, and prioritize operational requirements for the research, development, and acquisition of cyber capabilities.
Analyze and assess internal and external partner cyber capabilities and tools.

What we're looking for

Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph is required at the time of application.
BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a relevant field of study.
4 plus years of recent work experience as a CO Planner since 2018.
Formal training as a Cyber Operational Planner within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.
Demonstrated familiarity with OCO concepts, capabilities, authorities, and military operations including planning, approval, and execution.
Broad knowledge of Blue-space Cyber capabilities and understanding of available Cyber infrastructure or platforms to conduct OCO.
Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and operations of various communications media like satellite, fiber, and wireless.
Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a relevant field of study (preferred).
Familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission (preferred).
Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains (preferred).
Demonstrated experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations (preferred).
Joint Professional Military Education Phase II graduate or civilian equivalency (preferred).
Completion of Service-specific or Joint Cyberspace Operational Planning courses (preferred).
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (preferred).