Cyberspace Targeting Analyst

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized employee benefits

25 days of PTO annually

Attractive bonus plan

Job summary

A national security provider in Maryland is seeking a Cyber Operations Future Plans Officer to support USCYBERCOM. The role involves developing operational plans, evaluating emerging threats, and contributing to mission objectives. Candidates should have a strong background in Intel analysis, a minimum of 10 years of experience, and hold an active TS/SCI security clearance. This position offers competitive benefits, including enhanced health coverage and PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as an Intel Analyst with cyber focus.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance required.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans for Cyber Operations and Information Operations.
• Evaluate current threats within tasked mission areas.
• Monitor and review strategies and make recommendations.

Skills

Intel Analysis

Cyber Operations

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree (highly desired)

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced Cyber Operations Future Plans Officer to join the USCYBERCOM team in the Fort Meade, MD area.

• Provide input for development of plans, orders and related documents that enable JTF-ARES to conduct Cyber Operations (CO) and Information Operations (IO) to meet approved mission objectives.
• Understand, analyze, and evaluate current/emerging threats within tasked mission areas.
• Monitor and review strategies, doctrine, policies, directives, and instructions from higher headquarters and make recommendations to ensure compliance and/or consideration in planning efforts.
• Use JOPP to develop plans and orders through the application of operational art and operational design.
• Provide input to briefings, transitioning concepts to execution, and assisting in the coordination of joint operational planning in support of training, exercises, combat, and contingency plans and operations.
• Develop and integrate cyberspace capabilities into deliberate, contingency, and crisis action plans.
• Provide input to address shortfalls, prioritize and validate requirements, and be prepared to modify development planning efforts based on the changing cyberspace environment.
• Contribute to the development of exercise scenarios, exercise operational plans, and other required documentation to support planning and execution to accomplish exercise training priorities.
• Facilitate/participate in Joint Planning Groups and Operational Planning Teams; craft operational concepts/approaches to plan and deliver CO/IO effects to achieve assigned mission objectives.
• Facilitate command and control, employment, and support requirements for Combat Mission Teams (CMT), Combat Support Teams (CSTs), and other mission-tailored operational elements.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience as an Intel Analyst, with cyber or SIGINT operations focus.
• Minimum of High School Diploma.
• Highly organized, flexible multitasker; strong attention to detail/organization; excellent communicationskills.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated initiative solving problems in past roles and responsibilities.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher desired.
• Prior cyber or CNO planning and operational experience at staff and/or team levels.
• Understanding and prior experience with the JOPP.
• Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC) or other operational/planning cyber-related certification courses.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.