Cyber Operations Planner (Logistics, Senior Analyst)

The MIL Corporation; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The MIL Corporation is seeking a Cyber Operations Planner (Logistics, Senior Analyst) to support the Naval Aviation Red Team at Patuxent River, MD. You will shape upcoming cyber operations, develop plans, ensure objectives are met, and author after-action reports for the customer.

This on-site role offers a compressed work schedule and requires Top Secret clearance. Compensation is to be discussed with MIL during the hiring process, with a comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience performing cyber operations planning and coordination.
• Solid understanding of penetration testing or red-team concepts and common tools.
• Broad technical understanding of system and network design fundamentals.
• Strong communication skills and familiarity with project management principles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed plans for upcoming cyber operations aligned with mission objectives.
• Participate in targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and integration of actions.
• Monitor execution and lead after-action reporting to the customer.
• Prepare status reports and maintain essential records.
• Ensure scheduling follows AIR-RT SOP and close in scheduling systems.
• Prepare reports for management and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Determine schedule compliance and reasons for shortfalls.

Skills

Experience 5+ years

Red team concepts

System & network design

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Equivalent work experience (6 years)

Job description

Clearance Required: Top Secret

Education Required: BA/BS or HS/GED and Equivalent Work Experience

US Citizenship: Required

Summary

The MIL Corporation is seeking a Cyber Operations Planner (Logistics, Senior Analyst) to support the daily operations of the Naval Aviation Red Team (AIRRT) located at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. The successful candidate will work closely with the operations team and customer organizations to shape upcoming cyber operations, develop plans for how the team will conduct them, ensure the team is meeting objectives during the operation, then be responsible for developing the after-action report that will be delivered to the customer after the operation is completed.

This position is and requires an on-site schedule and is eligible for a compressed work schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company or contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AIRRT operations staff, planners, operators, and analysts to design detailed plans for upcoming cyber operations, ensuring all activities align with mission objectives and customer expectations.
• Participate in targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and integration of cyber actions throughout the full operation lifecycle.
• Monitor execution of cyber operations to ensure objectives are met, then lead development of comprehensive afteraction reports for delivery to the customer.
• Gather and analyze information to prepare status reports.
• Ensure that assignment and scheduling of cyber operations follow AIR-RT Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Prepare reports for management and maintain all essential records and reports.
• Ensure that all cyber operations are properly documented and closed in scheduling systems.
• Determine the level of schedule compliance and identifies reasons for completion shortfalls.

Travel

None

Required Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience performing work related to the responsibilities listed above
• General understanding of penetration testing or redteam concepts, including common tools and methodologies used to achieve cyber objectives
• Broad technical understanding of system and network design fundamentals
• Strong communication skills and familiarity with project management principles
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced operational environments

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD cyber operations or redteam activities
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment frameworks and cyber threat analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, six additional (6) years of relevant work experience may be substituted.

Clearance

All applicants for this position must currently possess a Top-Secret clearance. Please note that the clearance process takes into account financial background aspects.

Compensation

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which include:

• health
• life
• disability
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• opportunities for professional growth
• tuition assistance

Additional benefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

For this position, the projected compensation range is $89,207 - $133,811. This estimate represents the typical salary range and is just one part of MIL’s complete compensation package. Final salary for this position is determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations. Learn more on the MIL Careers page.

Why MIL?

The MIL Corporation (MIL) is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world‑class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology - and we are looking for candidates like you! MIL offers opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers, from early‑career candidates to experienced industry professionals. We are known for a collaborative, people‑first culture where employees are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow. This commitment to our people and our work is reflected in the industry and workplace awards MIL has received over the years.

• 2021 - 2024, Top Workplaces USA award (Energage)
• 2017 - 2025 Top Workplaces Award, Greater Washington Area (The Washington Post)
• 2018 - 2025 Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work
  • 2021 - 2025, Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services
  • 2021 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials
  • 2018 Fortune, Great Place to Work: Best Place to Work for Diversity
• 2017, 2020 - 2025 Top Workplace Award, South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine)
• 2025 Corporate Partnership Award, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Maryland Chapter
• 2025 Moxie Award, GovCon Category
• 2024 Patriot Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
• 2022 Freedom Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
• 2018, Above & Beyond Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense

If your goal is to help the federal government deploy leading technologies, improve financial management, or defend the nation in cyberspace, MIL welcomes you. Become a part of something greater, where you, the people, make the difference.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.