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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Cryptologic Cyber Planner - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)

Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $185K/yr

3+ years exp

NSA is the nation's leading cyber agency, seeking Cyber Professionals to defend against cyber threats. The role involves developing operational plans and collaborating with Cyber Operators to meet planning objectives in support of COCOM Cyberspace Operations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply in-depth knowledge of the joint planning process to develop detailed Operational Plans and Orders supporting COCOM Cyberspace Operations' requirements

Use Joint, Service and Interagency planning and operational experience to conduct strategic and operational level planning across the full range of military operations for integrated information and cyberspace operations

Develop and maintain deliberate and crisis plans

Collaborate with Cyber Operators to identify and levy requirements for intelligence collection and analysis, participate in targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and execution of complex cyber missions

Has sufficient technical knowledge to understand cyber capabilities, target vulnerabilities, and effects

Collaborate with Cyber Operators, Analysts, and RDT&E Engineers to gain access and technical intelligence to meet planning objectives

Qualification

Cyber SecurityOperational PlanningIntelligence AnalysisStrategic PlanningCyber OperationsCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

Degree in Cyber Security, Information Assurance or related field is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable

Relevant experience must be in an area directly related to an NSA mission (e.g., collection, cyber and intelligence analysis) and/or a similar mission in the IC or DoD, and include strategic and/or operational level planning (e.g., joint operations)

FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience

SENIOR Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph

Preferred

External engagement/collaboration experience (e.g., participation in cross-Agency working groups, JDA, field assignments, and external customer support) is preferred