Future Operations (FUOPS) Planner

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility team

Competitive benefits

Military-friendly workplace

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a FUOPS Planner to support USCENTCOM CITS at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL. The role focuses on cybersecurity operations, planning, and coordination with military leadership.

Strong experience in planning, exercises, and policy execution is required, with TS/SCI clearance desired. Onsite work in Florida and travel to support exercises are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in a related field with 8 years of experience, or 13 years total experience in lieu of a degree.
• DoW 8140 or DoW 8570 certification.
• Active TS/SCI clearance desired.
• Experience briefing and training senior leaders (U.S. and foreign).

Responsibilities

• Interface with military/government leadership within USCENTCOM and components for J63 plans and exercises.
• Facilitate theater-wide collaboration on cybersecurity orders, policies, and guidance.
• Distribute and update cybersecurity orders, policies, and procedures to USCENTCOM components.
• Provide cybersecurity support to USCENTCOM NETOPS Centers as required.
• Plan and coordinate defensive cyber operations for theater defensive cyber forces.

Skills

Executing Plans

Exercise Planning

Senior Leader Engagement

Tactical Communications

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in communication, computer science, engineering, or related field

Master’s Degree in communication, computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

PCTE

Advana

Job description

Type of Requisition

Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management Job Qualifications: Skills: Executing Plans, Exercise Planning, Senior Leader Engagement, Tactical Communications Certifications: None Experience: 8 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a highly motivated and experienced FUOPS Planner to support the USCENTCOM Information Technology Services (CITS) Program within the J6 Directorate at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL. This position requires familiarity with the USCENTCOM mission and the ability to work collaboratively on challenging assignments related to cybersecurity, defensive cyber operations, and operational planning.

HOW A FUOPS PLANNER WILL Make an Impact

The FUOPS Planner will play a critical role in supporting the J63 Plans and Exercises team, ensuring the effective implementation of cybersecurity orders, policies, procedures, and guidance across the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a direct interface with military and government leadership within USCENTCOM and its Service Components, supporting J63 Plans and Exercises.
• Facilitate theater-wide collaboration on cybersecurity orders, policies, procedures, and guidance through meetings, VTCs, email, and other communication methods.
• Distribute and update cybersecurity orders, policies, and procedures to USCENTCOM Components.
• Provide cybersecurity support to USCENTCOM AOR Network Operations (NETOPS) Centers as required.
• Interpret, analyze, produce, and execute theater-wide cybersecurity orders, policies, procedures, and tactics.
• Coordinate and participate in cybersecurity risk analysis, assessments, and scoping missions.
• Review current intelligence for relevant threats and develop appropriate actions and responses.
• Track compliance reporting for USCENTCOM orders and document cybersecurity policies and guidance.
• Participate in mission assurance working groups and conduct mission assurance analysis for J6 networks and missions.
• Plan and coordinate defensive cyber operations for theater defensive cyber forces.
• Analyze and recommend technology deployments to maximize defensive cyber operations effectiveness.
• Develop technology strategies, including evaluations and decision points for J6 leadership.
• Support the command exercise program by developing cyber inputs for exercises and writing cyber annexes to command orders.
• Represent CCJ6 equities during Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), conferences, working groups, and contingency planning actions throughout the USCENTCOM AOR.
• Support coalition interoperability, engagement activities, and cybersecurity cooperation.
• Coordinate with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) technicians for planning and supporting CENTCOM Partner Network (CPN) requirements, operations, and expansion.
• As needed, contribute to the design, planning, organization, and execution of Command Post Exercises, Staff Exercises, or Field Training Exercises at the Combatant Command or Service-Component level.
• As needed, provide cybersecurity expertise and planning support in the development of exercise support plans for USCENTCOM exercises.

Required Skills

• Proven ability to plan, install, integrate, operate, and maintain complex tactical and garrison communications and IT systems within a large network enterprise.
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of War, Service, and Joint Task Force (JTF) communications policies and procedures.
• Experience in communications operations, planning, and intelligence.
• Ability to brief senior military and government leaders, including Partner Nations.
• Significant experience with USCENTCOM operations, AOR, and staff work.
• Ability to function as a current and future operations action officer.
• Experience with Microsoft systems/applications and cybersecurity best practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education and Certifications:
• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in communication, computer science, engineering, or a related field with 8 years of experience, or 13 years of total experience in lieu of a degree.
• Applicable DoW 8140 or DoW 8570 Certification.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance Desired.
• Experience with briefing and delivering training to senior military and civilian leaders (U.S. and foreign).
• Familiarity with information platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, OneBrief, PCTE, Joint Training Program, and/or Advana.
• Experience with USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission.
• Knowledge and familiarity with USCENTCOM’s IT environment.
• Master’s Degree in communication, computer science, engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% travel, including OCONUS locations, to support USCENTCOM exercises.

Telecommuting Options

Onsite Work Location: USA FL MacDill AFB

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Additional Work Locations

None

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Salary

The likely salary range for this position is $112,840 - $143,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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