Cyberspace Joint Operations Planner, Level III

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Joint Operation Planner with extensive experience in military operations and planning methodologies. The role involves coordinating cyberspace operations and providing technical expertise in planning activities to support combat operations. Candidates should possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Joint Operation Planner.
• Complete working knowledge of JOPP, JOPES, APEX planning formats.

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in planning for cyberspace operations.
• Coordinates development of operations plans and contingency plans.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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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.).