Cyberspace Operations Planner - USCYBERCOM Planning

Leidos; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos, headquartered in Reston, VA, seeks a Cyberspace Operational Planner to support DoD/IC cyber operations planning. The on-site role at Fort Meade involves developing and integrating cyberspace plans, coordinating with joint planning groups, and translating cyber capabilities into actionable operational documents.

Ideal candidates hold a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph eligibility, a STEM or security-focused degree, and relevant DoD/IC experience in cyber planning and operations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• BA/BS degree within STEM field, National Security Studies, or related field, or ability to complete degree within one year of hire.
• Up to 2+ years of recent work experience as CO Planner; waivers available for Combat Mission Team or Joint Force Headquarters experience; or four years recent offensive cyberspace experience.
• Familiarity with military operations and planning, including JP 5-0 Joint Operational Planning.
• Formal training as Cyber Operational Planner within DoD/IC.
• Broad knowledge of Blue-space Cyber capabilities and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Engage in approved plans development and staffing processes to enable Cyberspace Operations per USCYBERCOM guidance.
• Support targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and integration during Cyber Warfare activities.
• Draft and staff Operational Plans (OPLANS), Operational Orders (OPORDS), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs).
• Develop and integrate Cyberspace capabilities into plans with Joint Operational Planning Groups and Teams.
• Coordinate and document comprehensive plans and crisis response activities.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Power BI

JP 5-0 familiarity

Cyber operations planning

Education

BA/BS degree in STEM or National Security Studies or related field

Masters degree or higher in STEM or National Security Studies

Job description

Leidos, headquartered in Reston, VA, seeks a Cyberspace Operational Planner to support DoD/IC cyber operations planning. The on-site role at Fort Meade involves developing and integrating cyberspace plans, coordinating with joint planning groups, and translating cyber capabilities into actionable operational documents.

Ideal candidates hold a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph eligibility, a STEM or security-focused degree, and relevant DoD/IC experience in cyber planning and operations.