Cyber Operations Planner Subject Matter Expert

MANTECH; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Cyber Operations Planner Subject Matter Expert in Annapolis Junction, MD to support planning, execution, and coordination of offensive cyber operations. The role focuses on Cyber Effects and Cyber Fires planning to achieve strategic and tactical outcomes.

You will engage across joint planning levels, assist in development of campaigns, and support exercises, with travel up to 25% domestically. Active TS/SCI with Polygraph and US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Operations Planning that supports planning, analysis, and execution of cyber exercises and wargames.
• Direct experience in CNMF structures or National Mission Teams.
• Ability to coordinate across large teams and manage complex data flows.

Responsibilities

• Support the full range of joint planning activities at strategic, operational, and tactical levels across COCOMs and partners.
• Participate in planning and coordination for integrated cyberspace operations to support objectives.
• Assist in development, execution, management, and assessment of military plans including CONPLANs and OPLANs.
• Support crisis action planning and joint/coalition/civil training exercises related to offensive cyber operations.
• Develop and execute wargame integration to refine cyber TTPs.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to ensure complete and functioning systems.

Skills

Operations planning

CNMF experience

Team coordination

Campaign development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Operations Planner Subject Matter Expert to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. The Cyber Operations Planner Subject Matter Expert will support the planning, execution, and coordination of offensive cyber operations (OCO). This role focuses on specialized functions such as Cyber Effects and Cyber Fires Planning to design operations that achieve specific strategic and tactical outcomes.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Supporting the full range of joint planning activities at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels across Combatant Commands (COCOMs), component commands, and other partners.
• Participating in the planning and coordination for integrated cyberspace operations to support operational objectives.
• Assisting in the development, execution, management, and assessment of military plans, including theater and global campaign planning, Contingency Plans (CONPLANs), and Operational Plans (OPLANs).
• Supporting crisis action planning and providing expertise for joint, coalition, and bilateral training exercises related to offensive cyber operations.
• Developing and executing wargame integration to enhance operational readiness and refine cyber operational tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Recommending and implementing process improvements to ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all requirements.
• Possible local / CONUS travel up to 25%.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED + 16 years, Associate + 14 years, Bachelor's +12, Master's + 10 years, or PhD + 8 years of experience.
• Experience in Operations Planning that support the planning, analysis, and execution of large-scale cyber exercises and wargames.
• Direct experience in Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF) structures, specifically supporting Combat Mission Teams (CMT) or National Mission Teams (NMT).
• Experience working across large teams to drive a security agenda and managing complex, intertwined systems and data flows.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex development of campaigns across multiple Commands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of Title 10 vs. Title 50 authorities and the specific legal/policy constraints of offensive operations.

Clearance Requirements

• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required
• US Citizenship is required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.