Cyber Operations Planner - 176024 - 177030

Piper Companies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

401K

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Cyber Operations Planner for an on-site role in Fort Meade, MD, supporting a DoD organization defending networks and coordinating cyber mission execution. You will lead and assist defense planning across the Joint Planning Process, develop CONOPS, estimates, and mission orders, and work with senior leaders and combatant commands to synchronize cyber operations.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in military/cyber planning, active TS/SCI clearance, JPME I, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in military/joint/ cyber/operational planning environments.
• Proficient with JP 3-12, JP 3-0, JP 5-0.
• Experience integrating multiple inputs to develop cyber operational plans.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for Counterintelligence Polygraph.
• JPME I certification/qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead FUOPS, deliberate planning, and crisis action planning per JPP.
• Develop, author, coordinate CONOPS, estimates, and orders for defensive cyberspace ops.
• Coordinate with Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, and service cyber components.
• Conduct operational assessments and measures of effectiveness for cyber campaigns.
• Brief SES and GO/FO leadership on plans and outcomes.

Skills

Operational planning

Joint planning process

Defensive cyberspace operations

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cyber Operations Planner to support a Department of Defense organization focused on defending and securing DoD networks, cyberspace operations, and enterprise-wide cyber mission execution. This position is on-site in Fort Meade, MD. The Cyber Operations Planner will support defensive cyberspace operations planning and execution efforts across the DoD enterprise while collaborating with senior leaders, combatant commands, service cyber components, and key stakeholders to develop and synchronize cyber operational plans. Join a mission-critical team responsible for protecting the DoD Information Network and advancing national cyber defense objectives.

Responsibilities for the Cyber Operations Planner include:

• Lead and support Future Operations (FUOPS), deliberate planning, and crisis action planning activities utilizing the Joint Planning Process (JPP).
• Develop, author, and coordinate CONOPS, Commander’s Estimates, BPLANS, CONPLANS, OPLANS, and mission-type orders supporting defensive cyberspace operations.
• Collaborate with Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Service Cyber Components, agencies, and subordinate commands to synchronize cyber planning efforts.
• Conduct operational assessments, develop effectiveness measures, and support campaign planning for defensive cyberspace operations.
• Brief Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership on operational plans, cyber initiatives, and mission outcomes.

Required Qualifications for the Cyber Operations Planner include:

• 8+ years of experience supporting military, joint, cyber, or operational planning environments.
• Working knowledge of Joint Publication 3-12 (Cyberspace Operations), JP 3-0 (Operations), and JP 5-0 (Joint Planning).
• Demonstrated experience integrating multiple stakeholder inputs and developing operational plans in complex environments.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME I) certification/qualification.

Preferred Qualifications for the Cyber Operations Planner include:

• Experience supporting DISA and DoD network operations.
• Completion of military cyber planning courses such as ACOPC, JCOPC, or JACWC.
• Industry certifications including Security+, Network+, CISSP, or CISM.
• Understanding of Directive Authority for Cyberspace Operations (DACO).

Compensation for the Cyber Operations Planner includes:

• Salary Range: $165,000 - $175,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law