Joint Fires Operational Planner, Journeyman

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Journeyman-level Joint Fires Operational Planner to support US Cyber Command operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for applying principles of Joint Targeting and Operational Planning to achieve tactical objectives.

The position requires comprehensive experience in cybersecurity, operational planning, and a strong understanding of national security objectives. A Top Secret/SCI security clearance is mandatory. The role offers a salary range of $87,100 to $157,450.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Polygraph required.
• Five to eight years of experience supporting CO or intelligence operations.
• DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate Operational Planning support.
• Coordinate targeting strategy development with various commands.
• Draft and assist in developing joint targeting policies and procedures.

Skills

Operational Planning

Joint Targeting

Cybersecurity

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

BA/BS degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

MIDB

Coliseum

CAT Targeting Toolkits

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? The National Security Sector (NSS) seeks highly qualified and trained Journeyman-level Joint Fires Operational Planners to support United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations, focusing on applying principles of Joint Targeting and Operational Planning processes to secure USCYBERCOM tactical objectives, reach operational goals, and actualize strategic end-states. This vital on‑site support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force‑Ares (JTF‑ARES) underpins USCYBERCOM support to United States National Security objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate, relevant Operational Planning support that underpins and drives USCYBERCOM Joint Fires Targeting process.
• Coordinate targeting strategy development and engagement responsibilities with supported, supporting, and partner commands such as DISA, NSA, other interagency organizations and service providers to ensure that USCYBERCOM and/or Cyber Mission Forces Joint Fires requirements are implemented.
• Develop cyber TTPs that advise future operations planners on achieving Cyberspace Operations effects within the realm of the possible in support of operations and exercise objectives.
• Act as technical liaison on behalf of the USCYBERCOM Operations Directorate between capability SMEs and capability developers, testers, planning teams, operations support staff, and operating units during planning and operations.
• Draft and assist in the development of USCYBERCOM joint targeting policies, procedures, and commander’s targeting guidance.
• Participate in Joint Targeting Working Groups (JTWG), Joint Targeting Coordination Meetings (JTCM), and Joint Targeting Coordination Boards (JTCB) to prioritize and synchronize target requirements.
• Prepare strike packages, Cyber fires approval packages, Information Operations target packages, and otherwise support all USCYBERCOM non‑kinetic fires activities.
• Synchronize targeting methodologies across Cyber and information‑related capabilities.
• Monitor and manage intermediate and advanced target development lists and support conduct target development, target systems analysis, and Cyber weapons capability analysis.
• Support integration of targeting activities into the broader joint targeting cycle, including interagency coordination.
• Facilitate the transition of Fires tasks, as appropriate to the Cyber Mission Force (CMF).
• Analyze and evaluate all‑source finished intelligence and technical data from various sources to identify Cyber threat patterns and anomalies.
• Collaborate with operational, technical, and intelligence elements across USCYBERCOM to enhance situational awareness and threat response capabilities.
• Maintain a current understanding of advanced persistent threats, threat‑actor tactics, techniques, and procedures, and cyber threat trends affecting national security.
• Maintain situational awareness of, and execute on‑demand, Cyberspace Operations crisis plans.
• Provide situational awareness to a range of projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities supporting Operational Planning Teams (OPTs).
• Execute resource allocation decisions aligned with organization objectives.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to daily activities.
• Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas confidently and in a well‑organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Polygraph required.
• BA/BS degree or higher within Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or related field, or ability to complete degree within one year of hire. Formal education may be substituted with extended experience and technical certifications. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Five to eight years of experience supporting CO or intelligence operations, focusing on Joint Targeting support. Up to 10 years of combined experience across CO, Information Operations, Joint Targeting, and Operational Planning fields may be accepted.
• DoD or IC‑sponsored certification for Joint Targeting.
• Graduate of DoD or IC‑sponsored operational planning training and conversant in the Joint Operations Planning process, including all applicable foundational doctrine and methodologies.
• Demonstrated familiarity with target management systems (e.g., MIDB, Coliseum, CAT Targeting Toolkits) supporting non‑kinetic effects.
• Working understanding of the Joint Targeting Cycle and related doctrine (e.g., CJCSI 3370.01, JP 3-60).
• DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Strong familiarity with CO, the DoD Information Environment, and Joint Fires process.
• Demonstrated experience working with targeting Boards and Working Groups (JTWG, JTCM, JTCB) and ability to lead them as necessary.
• Independently conduct intermediate target development and preliminary collateral effects analysis.
• Broad knowledge of Blue‑space Cyber capabilities and understanding of available Cyber infrastructure or platforms for Defensive (DCO) and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO), as well as computer networking fundamentals and concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless).
• Ability to support timely, accurate, relevant analytical production, including documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
• Demonstrated proficiency working in a fast‑paced collaborative environment, ability to proactively multi‑task and meet short deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex and technical data to non‑technical consumers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher within Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Information Security or related fields.
• Deep understanding of USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
• Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
• Demonstrated experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations at any level to increase efficiency and effectiveness of operational outcomes.
• Experience with Space‑enabled CO.
• Formal training within the field of Cyber Warfare and Joint Operations.
• Familiarity with data science and its applicability to CO.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI data visualization software.
• Desired Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (CCNA Security, COMPTIA CySA+, COMPTIA Security + CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).

Pay Range: $87,100 – $157,450. (This is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation.)

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.