Future Operations Planner - DoD Cyber & Joint Planning

By Light Professional IT Services; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC seeks a highly skilled Future Operations Planner to support DISA J-3. You will shape near-term operations and ensure alignment between current operations and long-term objectives across the DODIN planning horizon.

Responsibilities include coordinating with J-3/J-5/J-7, translating guidance into executable directives, and integrating cyber considerations into future plans for mission readiness. TS/SCI clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in joint military planning, future operations, or campaign development.
• Demonstrated proficiency in COA development, operational plan writing, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Deep understanding of the Joint Planning Process (JPP) and the Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) system.
• Experience supporting Combatant Commands (CCMDs), USCYBERCOM, or JFHQ-DODIN.
• Background in cyber operations planning or mission integration.
• Proficiency with planning tools: JPES, JOPES, GCCS-J.
• DoD 8570 certification at IAT or IAM Level I.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate future operations plans that address emerging mission requirements and support continuity of operations.
• Translate strategic guidance from the J-5 into actionable operational directives, task orders, and executable COAs.
• Work across directorates (J-3, J-5, and J-7) to ensure alignment of planning, training, and execution activities.
• Anticipate and adapt to evolving threats, mission sets, and operational scenarios in support of Combatant Commands and joint cyber efforts.

Skills

Joint military planning

Operational planning

COA development

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Cyber operations planning

Education

DoD 8570 certification at IAT or IAM Level I

Tools

JPES

JOPES

GCCS-J

Job description

By Light Professional IT Services LLC seeks a highly skilled Future Operations Planner to support DISA J-3. You will shape near-term operations and ensure alignment between current operations and long-term objectives across the DODIN planning horizon.

Responsibilities include coordinating with J-3/J-5/J-7, translating guidance into executable directives, and integrating cyber considerations into future plans for mission readiness. TS/SCI clearance is required for this role.