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Leidos · 4 months ago

Cyberspace Operations Planner, Journeyman

Odenton, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$105K/yr - $189K/yr

6+ years exp

Leidos is a company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions through diverse and talented teams. They are seeking a Cyberspace Operations Planner to lead planning processes for United States Cyber Command operations, engaging in approved plans development and supporting Joint Operational Planning Groups.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Engage in approved plans development and staffing processes within collaborative environment to enable range of Cyberspace Operations (CO) according to USCYBERCOM planning guidance and applicable Joint publications

Draft and staff foundational planning documents such as Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs)

Support Joint Operational Planning Groups and Teams (OPG/OPT), and develop and integrate Cyberspace capabilities into plans

Develop concepts of support, courses of action, integrate command and external capabilities, coordinate and document comprehensive plans

Demonstrate knowledge of cyber threats and attack methods and techniques emanating from state and non-state adversaries and tiered vulnerabilities within Blue Space as focus of threats

Analyze and assess internal and external partner CO capabilities and tools

Navigate organizational structure as it pertains to full spectrum CO, including the functions, responsibilities, and interrelationships among distinct internal elements

Integrate and synchronize intelligence planning activities with operational planning timelines

Conduct long-range, strategic planning efforts with internal and external partners in cyber activities

Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means

Qualification

Cyberspace Operations PlanningJoint Operational PlanningCyber Threat AnalysisFormal Cyber TrainingComputer Networking FundamentalsMicrosoft Power BIInterpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingCommunication Skills

Required

Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with Polygraph is required

BA/BS degree within STEM field, National Security Studies, or field of study supporting operational art & science, or ability to complete degree within one year of hire. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Six plus years' recent work experience (since 2015) as a CO professional

Familiarity with military operations including phases of planning, approval, and execution

Intimate familiarity with applicable Joint Publications such as JP 5-0 Joint Operational Planning

Formal training as Cyber Operational Planner within Department of Defense or Intelligence Community

Broad knowledge of Blue-space Cyber capabilities and demonstrate understanding of available Cyber infrastructure or platforms to conduct OCO

Knowledge of the range of CO and their underlying intelligence support needs, topics, and focus areas

Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals as well as concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless)

Ability to support timely, accurate, relevant analytical production, to include documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings

Demonstrated proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, ability to proactively multi-task and meet short deadlines

Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex and technical data to nontechnical consumers

Able to work across Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies to support organizational goals

Preferred

Masters' Degree or higher within STEM field, National Security Studies, or field of study supporting operational art & science

Intimate familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission

Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains

Demonstrated experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations at any level to increase efficiency and effectiveness of operational outcomes

Experience with Space-enabled CO

Joint Professional Military Education, Phase II (JPME II) graduate, or civilian equivalency

Formal training within field of Cyber Warfare and Joint Operations

Completion of Service-specific or Joint Cyberspace Operational Planning courses, such as Army Cyberspace Operations Planners Course or Joint Cyberspace Operations Planners Course

Demonstrated experience with development and delivery of CO-related training and support to exercise planning and execution at any level

Familiar with art of Data Science and applicability to CO

Familiar with Microsoft Power BI data visualization software

Desired Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (CCNA Security, COMPTIA CySA+, COMPTIA Security + CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)