Cyberspace Joint Planner Level III (CJ3) - DCO Expert

Beyond SOF; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond SOF in Fort Meade seeks a Cyberspace Joint Planner Level III (CJ3) with extensive joint planning and cyberspace operations experience. The role requires a TS/SCI with CI Poly, a bachelor’s degree, and JPME II or equivalent education.

You will shape plans, coordinate multi-agency operations, and guide DCO efforts across planning cycles. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in joint planning, familiarity with JOPP/JOPES/APEX, and a proven ability to translate doctrine into actionable plans and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Joint Operation Planner.
• Deep knowledge of JOPP, JOPES, and APEX planning formats.
• Security clearance TS/SCI with CI Poly is required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Specialized JPME II or equivalent military education acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans and orders using JOPP within APEX milestones.
• Provide input for TTPs, CONOPs, COAs and related documents.
• Assist in planning, exercises, and training missions for DCO.
• Coordinate joint planning with JPGs/OPG/OPTs.

Skills

Joint Operations Planning

DCO cyberspace operations

CPT C2 knowledge

Threat analysis

Operational planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JPME II / CJCS education

Tools

JOPP

JOPES

APEX

Job description

Beyond SOF in Fort Meade seeks a Cyberspace Joint Planner Level III (CJ3) with extensive joint planning and cyberspace operations experience. The role requires a TS/SCI with CI Poly, a bachelor’s degree, and JPME II or equivalent education.

You will shape plans, coordinate multi-agency operations, and guide DCO efforts across planning cycles. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in joint planning, familiarity with JOPP/JOPES/APEX, and a proven ability to translate doctrine into actionable plans and