Cyberspace Joint Operations Planner (Level III)

Athenix Solutions Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Cyberspace Joint Operations Planner in Annapolis, MD. This senior role involves leading joint planning efforts for cyber training and exercises while coordinating across multiple organizations. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in joint operations planning and possesses an Active Top Secret clearance. The position may require CONUS & OCONUS travel and expects strong communication and mentorship capabilities.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / SCI w/Polygraph clearance.
• 8+ years of experience in joint operations planning or related operational disciplines.
• 3+ years of experience leading planning teams in a joint or operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior planner for cyberspace training and exercises.
• Lead development of exercise concepts and planning artifacts.
• Coordinate planning efforts across government organizations and partners.

Skills

Joint operations planning

Cyberspace operations planning

Strong communication skills

Mentoring

Job description

Description

Athenix Solutions group is looking for a Cyberspace Joint Operations Planner to serve as key personnel on a large-scale DoD/DoW cyber training and exercise program in the Annapolis Junction, MD area.

This role provides senior-level planning expertise supporting cyberspace training, exercises, mission rehearsals, and force development activities. The successful candidate will lead and integrate joint planning efforts across multiple organizations, support event design and execution, and provide analysis and assessment to inform readiness and operational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior planner supporting cyberspace training, exercise, and mission rehearsal activities
• Apply Joint Training System (JTS) and joint planning methodologies across the full event life cycle (requirements, planning, execution, assessment)
• Lead development of exercise concepts, scenarios, objectives, and planning artifacts
• Support war games, tabletop exercises (TTXs), and large-scale training events
• Coordinate planning efforts across government organizations, service components, and external partners
• Provide subject-matter expertise in cyberspace operations planning at the operational and strategic levels
• Support event execution, observation, and collection of planning and training data
• Develop after-action reports (AARs), assessments, and recommendations to improve training effectiveness
• Brief senior stakeholders on planning approach, execution status, risks, and outcomes
• Mentor junior planners and analysts supporting planning and exercise activities

This position may require some CONUS & OCONUS travel.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret / SCI w/Polygraph clearance
• 8+ years of experience in joint operations planning, cyberspace operations planning, or related operational disciplines
• 3+ years of experience leading planning teams in a joint or operational environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting joint, interagency, or combatant-level planning efforts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leaders

Desired Qualifications

• Joint Operations Planner experience in multiple areas of responsibility (AORs)
• Experience planning, conducting, or directly supporting cyber operations at the tactical or operational level
• Familiarity with:
  • Joint Publication 3-12 (Cyberspace Operations)
  • Joint Publication 5-0 (Joint Planning)
  • Joint planning and execution processes
• Experience supporting training and exercise missions in classified environments
• Strong customer engagement and collaborative problem-solving skills

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.