Cyber Operations Planner — DoD Defense & Cyber Strategy Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave

401K

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Cyber Operations Planner to support a DoD organization focused on defending networks and conducting cyberspace operations across the DoD enterprise. The role is on-site in Fort Meade, MD and requires strategic planning, coordination with senior leaders, and execution of defensive cyber operations.

You will develop and synchronize cyber operational plans, brief SES/GO/FO leadership, and guide multi-agency planning across Joint Staff, combatant commands, and service

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting military, joint, cyber, or operational planning environments.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
• JPME I certification/qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support FUOPS, deliberate planning, and crisis action planning using the Joint Planning Process.
• Develop, author, and coordinate CONOPS, estimates, and plans for defensive cyberspace operations.
• Collaborate with Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, and Service Cyber Components to synchronize planning.
• Conduct operational assessments and develop effectiveness measures for campaigns.
• Brief SES and GO/FO leadership on operational plans and cyber initiatives.

Skills

Cyber operations planning

Joint Planning Process

Operational coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

JP 3-12 Cyberspace Operations

JP 5-0 Joint Planning

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

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