Intelligence Planner (Exercise and Training) - Senior

Via Logic LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking an experienced Intelligence Planner (Exercise and Training) – Senior to support USCYBERCOM J2 mission. This role integrates Defense and National Intelligence support into operational planning, standards, and exercise development lifecycle.

You will provide SME in campaign plan development, deliberate and crisis planning, and time‑sensitive planning per JOPES, with responsibilities including red‑team support, AARs, and travel up to 25% for CONUS/OCONUS

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of related experience, with at least 2 years in the last 2 years.
• Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category; or Bachelor’s + 5 years senior experience as a substitute to the Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Integrate intelligence support into DoD operational and exercise planning efforts.
• Provide direct support to cyberspace intelligence planning for joint exercise and training events.
• Review and report on strategic guidance relevant to cyberspace intelligence for exercises.
• Coordinate production and integration of NISP, Annex B, and Functional Support Plans.
• Assist exercise intelligence planners during the entire exercise development process, including MSEL creation.
• Support real‑time assessment, AAR preparation, and documentation of lessons learned.

Education

Master’s degree in related area

Bachelor’s degree related to the labor category with 5+ years of senior experience

Job description

Contract Status

Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.

Security Clearance

Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.

The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of global security? The Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking an experienced Intelligence Planner (Exercise and Training) - Senior, to support the USCYBERCOM J2 mission, to integrate Defense and National Intelligence support capabilities—including collection, analytic, and targeting activities—into operational planning functions and initiatives across the Department of Defense (DoD). The incumbent will provide subject matter expertise in campaign plan development, deliberate and crisis planning, and time‑sensitive planning in accordance with Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) standards. Additionally, this role involves support for red‑teaming and intelligence operations feasibility assessments within the planning and exercise development lifecycle.

What You'll Be Doing

Employ intelligence expertise to integrate intelligence support, including collection, analytic, and targeting activities, into operational and exercise planning efforts across the DoD. Provide direct support to cyberspace intelligence planning efforts, specifically focusing on combined and joint exercise and training events.

Review, interpret, and report on strategic guidance relevant to cyberspace intelligence support for exercise and training activities. Coordinate the production and integration of National Intelligence Support Plans (NISP), Annex B, and Functional Support Plans, ensuring exercise objectives and requirements are met. Assess ongoing intelligence planning efforts related to exercises, recommending and implementing production adjustments as necessary to optimize support and participation in combined/joint exercises. Document Operational Instructions (OIs) for command‑wide programs and initiatives as assigned by the Government to capture processes and best practices. Support the conduct of cyberspace intelligence exercise planning activities, including representation of USCC J2/JIOC at Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) and Cyber Mission Area Training (CyMAT) events; prepare trip reports and summaries as required. Assist exercise intelligence planners throughout the exercise development process, to include objective development, cyber scenario design, development of intelligence‑supporting scripting, Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) creation, and implementation of exercise products. Provide support during exercise execution, which includes white cell participation, real‑time assessment, and collection, preparation, and presentation of After‑Action Reports (AARs). Ensure all exercise activity is aligned with broader operational planning, campaign objectives, and readiness goals. Travel up to 25% of the time for both CONUS and OCONUS exercise events; must possess or be able to obtain a valid passport in advance of travel. Be prepared for flexibility regarding travel, as requirements may shift due to mission changes or unexpected cancellations, in which case refundable airfare and other accommodations may be necessary per the Contracting Officer’s (CO) approval.

Needed Experience, Skills, and Education

• Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or have Bachelor’s degree related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the Master’s degree. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education

• Deep familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
• Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.
• Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
• Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
• Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on‑premises and off‑premises environments.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.