Cyber Operations Planner SME - Clearance Required

Lockheed Martin; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 167,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Cyber Operations Planner SME to provide Cyberspace Operations Support Services, aligned with Cyberspace Operations, Planning, Training, and Exercises, and Strategy/Policy/Doctrine development. You will help coordinate and integrate planning efforts across multi‑discipline teams to defend national interests in collaboration with domestic and international partners.

The role requires top‑level security clearance and experience in briefing senior leadership, risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university with 10+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 8+ years.
• Experience developing enterprise‑wide cyber operations planning doctrines and leading multi‑disciplinary planning cells.
• Experience advising senior leadership on strategic alignment of cyber capabilities and represented the organization in inter‑agency cyber strategy forums.

Responsibilities

• Provide Cyberspace Operations Support Services aligned with core disciplines: Cyberspace Operations, Planning, Training and Exercises, Strategy/Policy/Doctrine Development and Campaign.
• Coordinate, synchronize, deconflict, and integrate operational planning efforts for full‑spectrum cyberspace operations.
• Meet evolving cyberspace operations mission in support of the Joint warfighter.

Skills

Cyberspace Operations

Cyberspace Planning

Cybersecurity

Risk assessments

Briefing packages

JIRA

MS Project

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin, Rotary Mission Systems Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today’s most daunting challenges: the use of advanced electronics to undermine our way of life. As a cyber security professional at Lockheed Martin, you’ll protect the networks that our citizens and the world depend upon each minute: Financial assets. Healthcare information. Critical infrastructure. Hazardous materials. The uninterrupted flow of energy that keeps modern life moving. Here, you’ll work with cybersecurity experts on the forefront of threat protection and proactive prevention. In this fast-paced, real-world environment, you’ll draw on all your education and experience as well as the resources of Lockheed Martin to keep the threats at bay.

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin, Rotary Mission Systems Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today’s most daunting challenges: the use of advanced electronics to undermine our way of life. As a cyber security professional at Lockheed Martin, you’ll protect the networks that our citizens and the world depend upon each minute: Financial assets. Healthcare information. Critical infrastructure. Hazardous materials. The uninterrupted flow of energy that keeps modern life moving. Here, you’ll work with cybersecurity experts on the forefront of threat protection and proactive prevention. In this fast-paced, real-world environment, you’ll draw on all your education and experience as well as the resources of Lockheed Martin to keep the threats at bay.

THE WORK

The scope of this effort encompasses tasks that provide USCYBERCOM with the sustained ability to fulfill its mission to direct, synchronize, and coordinate cyberspace planning and operations to defend and advance national interests in collaboration with domestic and international partners. These tasks include coordinating, synchronizing, deconflicting, and integrating operational planning efforts for full-spectrum cyberspace operations.

The anticipated award of this effort is Fall 2026.

Who You Are

As a Cyber Operations Planner SME you will provide Cyberspace Operations Support Services (COSS) aligned with the following core disciplines: Cyberspace Operations, Cyberspace Planning, Cyberspace Training and Exercises, Strategy/Policy/Doctrine Development and Campaign, Assessments, Information Technology (IT)/Communications, Business Area Support and Project Management Engagement Activities. You will provide the customer with the sustained ability to fulfill its mission to direct, synchronize, and coordinate cyberspace planning and operations to defend and advance national interests in collaboration with domestic and international partners. These tasks include coordinating, synchronizing, deconflicting, and integrating operational planning efforts for full-spectrum cyberspace operations. You will meet the evolving cyberspace operations mission in support of the Joint warfighter.

WHY JOIN US

Join a global technology leader where your ideas can make a difference and your contributions are valued. Work on exciting projects that challenge you to push boundaries and innovate. Grow your career in an environment that encourages learning, development, and creativity. We support our employees, so they can support our mission.

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Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus more than 13 years of relevant experience is required OR Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus more than 10 years of relevant experience is required OR Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus more than 8 years of relevant experience is required.
• Experience developing enterprise‑wide cyber operations planning doctrines and led multi‑disciplinary planning cells, coordinating intelligence, legal, and acquisition stakeholders.
• Experience advising senior leadership on strategic alignment of cyber capabilities and represented the organization in inter‑agency cyber strategy forums.
• Experience performing risk assessments, created mitigation strategies, and reviewed post‑execution metrics to continuously refine planning methodologies.
• Experience conducting targeting validation, synchronization, and integration of cyber actions, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and adjusting plans based on emerging intelligence or technical constraints.
• Experience preparing briefing packages for command staff that clearly conveyed plan intent, risks, required resources and tracked task dependencies and timelines using tools such as JIRA and MSProject.
• Must possess a current U.S. TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with DoD cyber planning tools and templates (e.g., JCIDS).
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to produce clear briefings and written plans.
• Analytical mindset for rapid assessment of target environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with planning and project‑management software.
• Understanding of cyber‑operation concepts, targeting cycles, and the kill‑chain.
• Experience in a DoD, intelligence, or coalition cyber environment preferred.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.