Cyber Joint Operations Planner

Accenture Federal Services; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 126,300 - 243,100; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a DOD Cyber Operational Planner in Fort Meade, MD. Join a mission-oriented team to assist clients in planning and executing full spectrum cyber operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in Cyberspace Joint Operation Planning, along with specific qualifications in military operations. An active TS/SCI clearance is a must. Competitive salary ranges from $126,300 to $243,100 USD along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as a Cyberspace Joint Operation Planner.
• Knowledge of the JPP, JOPES, and APEX planning formats.
• Education or experience with military joint operations planning through eligible programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans, CONOPs, COAs, and TTPs for Cyber Operations.
• Monitor and review strategies and policies for compliance.
• Integrate cyberspace capabilities into operational plans.

Skills

Cyberspace Joint Operation Planning

JPP knowledge

Military joint operations planning

Education

BA/BS or related experience

MS/MA or related experience

Ph.D. or related experience

Job description

DOD Cyber Operational Planner

Accenture Federal Services is seeking mission-oriented people to join our team. We are looking for experienced DOD Cyber Operational Planners to help our client(s) support the planning, development, execution, and analysis of full spectrum cyber operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide input for the development of Plans, CONOPs, COAs, TTPs and other related documents related to command conducting Cyber Operations and Information Operations (IO)
• Monitor and review strategies, doctrine, policies, directives, and instructions from higher echelon headquarters and make recommendations to ensure compliance and/or consideration in planning efforts
• Develop plans and orders through the application of operational art and operational design, and by using the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP), within the milestones, deliverables, and interaction points for plans developed using Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) activities
• Provide input to briefings, transition concepts to execution, and assist in the coordination of joint operational planning in support of training, exercises, combat, and contingency plans and operations
• Develop/ integrate cyberspace capabilities into deliberate, contingency, operation, and crisis action plans
• Provide input to address shortfalls, prioritize and validate requirements, and be prepared to modify development planning efforts based on the changing cyberspace environment
• Contribute to the development of exercise scenarios, exercise operational plans, and other required documentation to support planning and execution to accomplish exercise training priorities
• Participate in Joint Planning Groups (JPGs), and Operational Planning Groups/Teams (OPG/OPTs)

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as a Cyberspace Joint Operation Planner with BA/BS, or 8 years with MS/MA, or 7 years with Ph.D., or 16 years of experience in lieu of a degree with high school diploma
• Knowledge of the JPP, JOPES, and APEX planning formats and guidance
• Education or experience with military joint operations planning through the Joint Professional Military Education Phase II (JPME II) from a CJCS accredited joint education program listed in CJCSI 1800.01E. The JIOPC, or other similar military operations planning courses, may be substituted for JPME II

Bonus Points if you have

• Understanding of Cyber missions, operations, and Cyber operational environments and domains applicable to our client’s mission and title authorities
• Experience with the Cyber Targeting and staff processes required prior to mission execution
• Knowledge in the planning and conduct of OCO and IO or Information Advantage services, and determine appropriate service delivery locations and related costs
• Works with client stakeholders to receive sign-off on the solution

Security Clearance

• Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance and willingness to sit for a polygraph

Compensation

$126,300—$243,100 USD

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