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Leidos · 4 months ago

Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planner, Senior

Odenton, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$131K/yr - $237K/yr

8+ years exp

Leidos is a company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions through its diverse and talented workforce. They are seeking a Senior Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planner to support Department of Defense Joint Planning processes for USCYBERCOM operations, focusing on cyberspace power projection in support of national objectives.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead plans development and staffing processes within collaborative environment to drive range of Cyberspace Operations (CO) according to USCYBERCOM planning guidance and applicable Joint publications

Lead development and synchronization of Offensive Cyberspace Operational (OCO) plans to deliver integrated cyber effects against adversary systems in support of Joint and National strategic objectives

Focus on supporting OCO through effective, timely, and relevant Joint planning support

Drive integration and coordination of OCO and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) planning processes

Drive targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and enable integration during the execution of activities within Cyber Warfare domain

Lead drafting and staffing of foundational planning documents such as Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs)

Support and lead, as appropriate, 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

Engage in, and provide situational awareness to, range of projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities supporting OPTs

Demonstrate deep 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

Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, and/or acquisition of cyber capabilities and develop and maintain deliberate and/or CO crisis plans

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

Offensive Cyberspace OperationsCyber Operational PlanningComputer Science DegreeCybersecurity DegreeJoint Publications MasteryCyber Threat KnowledgeComputer Networking FundamentalsMulti-tasking AbilityArtificial Intelligence ExperienceData Science FamiliarityMicrosoft Power BIJoint Operations ExperienceMilitary EducationCyber Warfare TrainingCO-related Training ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingCommunication SkillsFast-paced Environment Adaptability

Required

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

BA/BS degree within Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or field of study

Eight plus years recent (since 2015) work experience as CO Planner: can waive two years of experience requirement for every year spent on a Combat Mission Team (CMT) in any work role

Demonstrated familiarity with OCO concepts, capabilities, and authorities (Title 10 vs. Title 50, and familiarity with military operations including phases of planning, approval, and execution and mastery of applicable Joint Publications

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

Senior-level 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 within Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or relevant field of study

Deep understanding of USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission

Extensive 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)