Intelligence Planner (Intelligence Plans Integration) - Senior

Leidos Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 116,350 - 210,325; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Inc in Fort Meade is seeking an experienced Intelligence Planner to support the USCYBERCOM J2 mission. The role involves integrating Defense and National Intelligence support capabilities into operational planning, requiring an active TS/SCI clearance.

Ideal candidates will have at least 12 years of experience, along with education in relevant fields. Competitive pay is offered, ranging from $116,350.00 to $210,325.00, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience within the last 2 years is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate integration of intelligence support across operational planning.
• Support cyberspace intelligence planning activities.
• Coordinate production of National Intelligence Support Plans.

Skills

Intelligence expertise

Analytical skills

Project management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Master's degree in a related area

Bachelor's degree plus 5 years senior experience

Tools

Intellipedia

SharePoint

PAC

Chippewa

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Intelligence Planner (Intelligence Plans Integration) – Senior to support the USCYBERCOM J2 mission and integrate Defense and National Intelligence support capabilities into comprehensive operational planning.

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.

Responsibilities

• Apply intelligence expertise to facilitate integration of intelligence support across all phases of operational planning, ensuring collection, analytic, and targeting activities synchronized with DoD campaign plans and mission objectives.
• Provide direct support for cyberspace intelligence planning activities in support of USCYBERCOM missions and recommend efficient resource utilization throughout planning.
• Review and report on strategic guidance applicable to cyberspace intelligence operations, ensuring alignment with national security objectives and directives.
• Coordinate and contribute to the production of National Intelligence Support Plans (NISP), Annex B, and Functional Support Plans (FSP) and ensure alignment with overarching operational and strategic priorities.
• Assess ongoing intelligence planning efforts, recommend adjustments to production processes, and support adaptation based on evolving mission requirements.
• Ensure intelligence planning activities are synchronized with J3, J5, and J7 battle rhythms and Cyberspace Intelligence Operations planning.
• Assist government personnel serving as focal points for the Joint Planning Group (JPG) and/or Operational Planning Team (OPT) and communicate feedback to the J2/JIOC matrix team.
• Develop, manage, and coordinate intelligence task lists, identify required support products, and assign responsibility to appropriate J2 divisions.
• Coordinate, deconflict deadlines, priorities, and scope of intelligence production requests (PR) and services to meet mission requirements timely.
• Coordinate requirements for Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (JIPOE) and other critical products.
• Oversee production of FSPs and document Operational Instructions for command-wide programs.
• Provide policy and strategy support to the Intelligence Directorate’s professionals.
• Engage in coordination with command partners, both foreign and domestic, to inform strategic decision‑making and intelligence flow.
• Manage portfolios for partner nations and agencies and facilitate information sharing agreements.
• Coordinate with command, IC, and USG to enable whole‑of‑government strategic decision‑making.
• Collect and analyze information on partner cyber intelligence capabilities and needs to develop effective analytical partnerships.
• Identify, coordinate, and deconflict partner requests for intelligence information and integrate relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Intelligence and Defense professionals to synthesize a holistic view and develop actionable approaches to address shortfalls.
• Develop methodologies to track progress against strategic initiatives and demonstrate proficiency in policy and strategy tasks.
• Leverage intelligence tools and databases such as Intellipedia, SharePoint, PAC, BICES, Chippewa, Stoneghost, ISpace and others to support planning and collaboration.

Required Experience, Skills, and Education

• Minimum 12 years of experience related to the labor category, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Master’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university; or Bachelor’s degree plus an additional 5 years of senior experience for a total of 17 years, or additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education

• Knowledge of Joint Planning and Intelligence Planning Processes, strategy and plans, including TCPs, TCOs, GCPs, or OPLANs, and U.S. national security strategy.
• Experience coordinating analytic support to produce Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (JIPOE) products.
• Deep familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
• Experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfare domains.
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of risk management processes and assessment.
• Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics related to cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
• Knowledge of cloud computing service models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) and deployment models.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $116,350.00 – $210,325.00. Additional compensation factors may include responsibilities, education, experience, skills, alignment with market data, and internal equity.

Benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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.