Current Operations Planner

By Light Professional IT Services; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services seeks a mission-driven Current Operations Planner to support the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) J-3. This role manages and synchronizes current operations across the DODIN, providing real-time situational awareness, incident coordination, and operational decision support in a high-tempo environment.

You will coordinate tasking via TASKORDs/OPORDs, respond to cyber incidents with CPTs and JFHQ-DODIN, and produce SITREPs and senior-leadership updates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in joint operations planning, current operations, or C2 environments.
• Experience developing and executing plans with input from multiple organizations.
• Experience with Course of Action (COA) development and operational plan execution.
• Familiarity with Joint Planning Process (JPP) and Military Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX).
• Experience with Cyber Protection Team (CPT) planning and mission support.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage day-to-day DISA Operations Center activities to maintain continuous situational awareness.
• Coordinate tasking via TASKORDs and OPORDs and integrate new missions into operations.
• Respond to cyber incidents and support CPTs, JFHQ-DODIN, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration across J-3, J-5, and J-7 to align operations with planning and readiness objectives.

Skills

Joint ops planning

C2 systems knowledge

CPT planning

DoD 8570 IAT/IAM Level I

Tools

JPES

JOPES

GCCS-J

Job description

Company Overview

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Company Overview

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Position Overview

We are seeking a mission-driven Current Operations Planner to support the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) J-3 Directorate. This role plays a critical part in managing and synchronizing current operations across the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN), providing real-time situational awareness, incident coordination, and operational decision support within a high-tempo environment.

Responsibilities

Operational Execution & Coordination

• Monitor and manage day-to-day operations within DISA’s Operations Center, ensuring continuous situational awareness across the enterprise.
• Coordinate and execute tasking through operational directives (e.g., TASKORDs, OPORDs), and support the integration of new missions or directives into the operational flow.
• Respond to cyber incidents and emerging threats, working closely with Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs), Joint Force Headquarters–DODIN (JFHQ-DODIN), and other key stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration across the J-3, J-5 (Plans), and J-7 (Training) Directorates to align current operations with strategic planning and readiness objectives.

Information & Reporting

• Produce and disseminate timely and accurate situational reports (SITREPs), incident summaries, and operational updates to senior leadership and partner organizations.
• Provide informed recommendations and real-time analysis to support command decision-making during contingency and crisis events.
• Participate in and support Crisis Action Teams (CATs), Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), and Joint Operations Centers (JOCs) as required.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in joint operations planning, current operations, or C2 environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, analyze, and execute plans receiving input from multiple organizations.
• Experience with Course of Action (COA) development and operational plan execution.
• Deep understanding of the Joint Planning Process (JPP) and Military Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) processes.
• Experience with Cyber Protection Team (CPT) planning and mission support.
• Proficiency with command and control systems and tools such as JPES, JOPES, GCCS-J.
• Currently holds a DoD 8570 certification at IAT or IAM Level I.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting Combatant Commands (CCMDs), USCYBERCOM, or JFHQ-DODIN.
• Experience working in a Joint Operations Center or similar high-tempo environment.
• Familiarity with DODIN operations, incident response coordination, and cyber defense.
• PMP or equivalent management certification.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance: This position requires a TS/SCI clearance at the time of application.

Salary Range

Salary Minimum:150,000.00
Salary Maximum:$165,000.00
The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.