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Leidos · 4 months ago

Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planner, Journeyman

Odenton, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $195K/yr

6+ years exp

Leidos is a company that delivers innovative solutions through a diverse and talented workforce. They are seeking a Journeyman-level 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, and/or acquisition of cyber capabilities

Analyze and assess internal and external partner CO capabilities and tools

Transition operational planning efforts to current operations

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

BA/BS in Computer ScienceOffensive Cyberspace OperationsCyber Operational Planner trainingJoint Publications familiarityComputer networking fundamentalsArtificial Intelligence experienceDoD 8570 IAT Level IIAnalytical production skillsFast-paced collaborationMulti-tasking abilityMicrosoft Power BICommunication skills

Required

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required

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

Six plus years recent (since 2018) 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

Intimate familiarity with applicable Joint Publications

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

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

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

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)