Cyberspace Operations Planner: Strategic Mission Architect

Leidos; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled Cyberspace Operational Planner to support USCYBERCOM operations. You will engage in planning, staffing, and coordination across teams to integrate Cyberspace capabilities and ensure operational success.

This role requires TS clearance, DoD/IC training, and strong collaboration across agencies. The position offers on-site work in Maryland, with opportunities to influence national cyber operations and defense planning at scale.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required.
• 4+ years recent CO Planner experience; waivers for CMT or JFHQ-C roles possible.
• Familiarity with military operations and JP 5-0 planning.
• Formal Cyber Operational Planner training within DoD/IC.
• Broad knowledge of Blue-space cyber capabilities and CO infrastructure.
• Ability to work across DoD and IC agencies.

Responsibilities

• Engage in approved plans development and staffing to enable Cyberspace Operations per USCYBERCOM guidance.
• Support targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and integration during Cyber Warfare activities.
• Draft and staff Operational Plans, OPORDs, and FRAGOs.
• Support Joint OPG/OPT and integrate Cyberspace capabilities into plans.
• Develop CO concepts of support and courses of action; document comprehensive plans.
• Provide situational awareness to projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current ops activities.

Skills

Top Secret clearance with SCI elig & P

Defense/cyber planning exp

Strong comms

Education

BA/BS or MS in STEM related field

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled Cyberspace Operational Planner to support USCYBERCOM operations. You will engage in planning, staffing, and coordination across teams to integrate Cyberspace capabilities and ensure operational success.

This role requires TS clearance, DoD/IC training, and strong collaboration across agencies. The position offers on-site work in Maryland, with opportunities to influence national cyber operations and defense planning at scale.