Senior Cyberspace Operations Planner, Site Lead

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Meade, MD
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$131,300–$237,350 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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TL;DR · Senior Cyberspace Operations Planner, Site Lead

Senior Cyberspace Operations Planner, Site Lead serves as a subject matter expert within the Intelligence Sector to support United States Cyber Command operations. The role involves leading site activities, providing guidance on joint cyberspace plans, and managing the development of operational documents like OPLANs, OPORDs, and FRAGOs. Responsibilities include coordinating cyber capabilities, conducting strategic planning with partners, and ensuring resource allocation aligns with organizational objectives within the cyber warfare domain. The position requires expertise in JPP, JOPES, and APEX planning guidance, alongside knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and communication media. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph and demonstrate proficiency in technical data communication. The role addresses critical challenges in defending against state and non-state adversaries by integrating intelligence planning with operational timelines to support defensive and offensive cyberspace efforts.

What you'll do

  • Provide expert guidance on Joint Cyberspace plans and staffing processes to support USCYBERCOM operations.
  • Serve as a contract Site Lead to advise staff and manage daily activities for the J3, CNMF, or JTF-ARES.
  • Draft and staff foundational planning documents including Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs).
  • Support targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and integration within the Cyber Warfare domain.
  • Coordinate Cyberspace planning activities through the IJSTO, including evaluation requests and special access procedures.
  • Develop courses of action and integrate command capabilities into comprehensive operational plans.
  • Provide leadership and situational awareness for Crisis Action Teams and current operations activities.
  • Identify and submit operational requirements for the research, development, and acquisition of cyber capabilities.

What we're looking for

  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph required.
  • BA/BS degree in a STEM field, National Security Studies, or related field supporting operational art and science.
  • 10 plus years of experience as a Joint Operations Planner or leading Joint Operations Planning processes.
  • 10 plus years active in the Cyber field or 15 plus years combined experience in Cyber, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, or Information Technology.
  • Graduate of formal training as a Cyber Operational Planner within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.
  • Recipient of specialized education in military joint operations planning through JPME Level II.
  • Master's Degree in STEM or National Security Studies (preferred).
  • Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent (preferred).

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