Cyberspace Joint Operations Planner, Level III

Precision Focus; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Focus seeks a senior Joint Operation Planner to lead and execute comprehensive cyberspace operations planning, coordinating with IJSTO and RAPCO to develop CONOPs and orders for combat and contingency operations.

The role requires deep knowledge of JOPP/JOPES, APEX, and JCW planning methods, plus a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Joint Operation Planner and a complete working knowledge of the JOPP, JOPES, and APEX planning formats and guidance.
• Ability to communicate effectively, organize activities, analyze threat data, and present solutions to complex problems
• Minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum specialized education in military joint operation planning through the JPME II from a CJCS accredited joint education program listed in CJCSI 1800.01E. The JIOPC, or other similar military operation planning courses, may be substituted for JPME II.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Four years of planning experience may be substituted with completion of an advanced Service planner school (SAMS, SAASS, JAWS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in all phases of Joint Operation Planning (JOPP) and APEX activities.
• Coordinate cyberspace operations planning through IJSTO, including Evaluation Request and Response Messages, SAP procedures, and RAPCO.
• Establish joint operation planning objectives in support of combat and contingency operations and coordinate CONOPs and orders.
• Provide extensive technical expertise and act as an advanced planning expert across analysis, design, and execution.

Skills

Joint operation planning

JOPP/JOPES/APEX knowledge

Threat data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Bachelor's degree

TS/SCI with polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

CJCSI JPME II or equivalent

Job description

Description

Leads and acts as a full participant in JPGs and OPG/OPT developing and integrating cyber capabilities into plans, and in support of Combatant Commander planning efforts. Coordinate cyberspace operations planning activities through the Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO) to include Evaluation Request and Response Messages, Special Access Program (SAP) procedures, and the Review and Approval Process for Cyberspace Operations (RAPCO). Thinks independently and serves as an advanced technical expert of all planning methodologies and applications in all phases of military operations, providing analytical expertise and expert knowledge of operational design, Joint Operation Planning, and adaptive planning and execution (APEX). Establishes joint operation planning objectives in support of combat and contingency operations without supervision, be able to independently coordinate the development of cyberspace operations plans, contingency plans, concept of operations (CONOP's) and orders. Provide extensive technical expertise, leads, and participates in all phases and steps of the JOPP and APEX activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Joint Operation Planner and a complete working knowledge of the JOPP, JOPES, and APEX planning formats and guidance
• Ability to communicate effectively, organize activities, analyze threat data, and present solutions to complex problems
• Minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum specialized education in military joint operation planning through the JPME II from a CJCS accredited joint education program listed in CJCSI 1800.01E. The JIOPC, or other similar military operation planning courses, may be substituted for JPME II.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional Qualifications

Four years of planning experience may be substituted with completion of an advanced Service planner school (SAMS, SAASS, JAWS, etc.).