Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner Senior

Lockheed Martin; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 136,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin’s RMS Cyber & Intelligence group seeks a Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner Senior to support Cyberspace Operations. You will coordinate planning and execution across multiple partners, develop policy documents, and deliver actionable briefs to leadership.

We look for strong policy writing, DoD policy familiarity, and the ability to work across stakeholders. This role emphasizes strategic foresight, analytical thinking, and program management in a mission‑critical environment.

Qualifications

• Defining and documenting a multi‑year cyber‑policy vision and strategy aligned with directives.
• Building and maintaining quantitative metrics and dashboards for policy effectiveness.
• Authoring policy documents that become organizational standards.
• Conducting gap analyses linking capabilities to mission requirements.
• Mentoring junior analysts on research methods and policy writing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, synchronize, deconflict, and integrate cyberspace planning for full‑spectrum operations.
• Support Cyberspace Operations, Planning, Training, and Doctrine development.
• Produce actionable policy briefs for senior leadership.

Skills

Cyberspace Operations

Policy Writing

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Documentation & Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or related discipline

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or related discipline

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

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.

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 for this effort is Fall 2026.

Who You Are

As a Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner Senior 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.Solves complex problems related to computer network defense, incident response, insider threat, and computer forensics. Monitors, analyzes, and validates threat intelligence to identify, mitigate, and report cyber security threats. Provides timely detection, alerting, and response of malicious network activity originating from external and internal threat actors. Identifies, develops, and implements resilient countermeasures to reduce risk to the enterprise. Responsible for the creation of fused intelligence products based on full analysis and methodologies.

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Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 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 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 8 years of relevant experience is required.
• Defining and documenting a multi‑year cyber‑policy vision and strategy aligned with agency directives.
• Building and maintaining quantitative metrics and interactive dashboards that track policy compliance and effectiveness.
• Authoring baseline policy documents that became the organization’s reference standards.
• Conducting gap analyses linking current capabilities to mission requirements and producing actionable policy briefs/white papers for senior leadership.
• Mentoring junior analysts on research methods, policy‑writing standards, and clearance handling while managing a version‑controlled policy library.
• Must possess a current US Security Clearance TS/SCI w/ poly

Desired Skills

• Strong written communication skills; demonstrated ability to produce clear, concise policy documents for senior leadership.
• Familiarity with DoD cyber policy frameworks and relevant statutory authorities.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Analytical thinking for gap analysis and strategic foresight.
• Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with document‑management tools and version‑control systems.
• Understanding of emerging cyber threat trends and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO).
• Experience in a DoD, intelligence‑community, or allied‑nation cyber environment (preferred)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. 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.