Joint Fires Operational Planner, Senior

Leidos Inc; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos National Security Sector seeks Senior-level Joint Fires Operational Planners to support USCYBERCOM. The role applies Joint Targeting and Operational Planning to secure tactical objectives and achieve strategic end-states.

On-site support for USCYBERCOM J3, CNMF, and JTF-ARES, with collaboration across DISA, NSA, and interagency partners to develop targeting policies and deliver cyber-focused tactics and procedures.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph is required for consideration.
• BA/BS degree or higher within Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or related field, or ability to complete degree within one year of hire. Substitution with extended experience and technical certifications is acceptable.
• Ten to Twelve plus years' experience supporting CO or intelligence operations, focusing on Joint Targeting. 15 years' experience across CO, Information Operations, Joint Targeting, and Operational Planning may be considered.
• DoD or Intelligence Community (IC)-sponsored certification for Joint Targeting.
• Graduate of DoD or IC-sponsored Operational Planning training with advanced understanding of Joint Operations Planning process and related doctrine/methodologies.
• High proficiency with target management systems (e.g., MIDB, Coliseum, CAT Targeting Toolkits) supporting non-kinetic effects.
• Mastery of Joint Targeting Cycle and related doctrine (e.g., CJCSI 3370.01, JP 3-60).
• DOD 8140/8570 IAT Level II Certification.
• Experience working with targeting Boards and Working Groups (JTWG, JTCM, JTCB) and ability to lead boards or working groups as needed.
• Experience leading intermediate to advanced target development and preliminary collateral effects analysis.
• Broad knowledge of Blue-space Cyber capabilities and understanding of available Cyber infrastructure for Defensive (DCO) and Offensive (OCO) operations, plus networking fundamentals.
• Ability to produce analytical materials (documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, briefings).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical data to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead provision of timely, accurate, relevant Operational Planning support that underpins and drives USCYBERCOM Joint Fires Targeting processes.
• Coordinate targeting strategy development and engagement responsibilities with supported, supporting, and partner commands to ensure Joint Fires requirements are implemented.
• Develop and deliver Cyber-focused TTPs that advise future operations planners on achieving Cyberspace Operations effects.
• Act as technical liaison between capability SMEs and capability developers, testers, planning teams, operations support staff, and operating units during planning and operations.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver USCYBERCOM joint targeting policies, procedures, and commander's targeting guidance.
• Lead Boards, Bureaus, Centers, Cells, and Working Groups (B2C2WGs) such as JTWG, JTCM, JTCB to prioritize and synchronize target requirements.
• Prepare strike packages, Cyber fires approval packages, Information Operations target packages, and support non-kinetic fires activities.
• Synchronize targeting methodologies across Cyber and information-related capabilities.
• Manage target development lists and support 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 to the CMF as appropriate.
• Analyze All-Source finished intelligence and technical data to identify Cyber threat patterns.
• Collaborate with operational, technical, and intelligence elements across USCYBERCOM to enhance situational awareness.
• Maintain understanding of APTs, threat actor TTPs, and cyber threat trends.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Joint Targeting

Operational Planning

Targeting tools (MIDB, Coliseum, CAT)

Interagency coordination

Boards/Working Groups leadership

Analytical writing

Education

BA/BS in Cybersecurity / Computer Science / Intelligence

Tools

MIDB

Coliseum

CAT Targeting Toolkits

Job description

Overview

Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) seeks highly qualified Senior-level Joint Fires Operational Planners to support United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM). The role focuses on applying Joint Targeting and Operational Planning processes to secure USCYBERCOM tactical objectives, reach operational goals, and realize strategic end-states. This on-site support is for USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES) underpins USCYBERCOM support to United States National Security objectives. This opportunity is in anticipation of a future contract award.

Note: This description reflects current expectations for the position and may be updated as needs evolve.

What you'll be doing

• Lead provision of timely, accurate, relevant Operational Planning support that underpins and drives USCYBERCOM Joint Fires Targeting processes.
• Coordinate targeting strategy development and engagement responsibilities with supported, supporting, and partner commands such as DISA, NSA, other interagency organizations, and other service providers to ensure Joint Fires requirements are implemented.
• Develop and deliver Cyber-focused 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.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver USCYBERCOM joint targeting policies, procedures, and commander's targeting guidance.
• Participate and lead, where appropriate, Boards, Bureaus, Centers, Cells, and Working Groups (B2C2WGs) such as 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 support all USCYBERCOM non-kinetic fires activities.
• Synchronize targeting methodologies across Cyber and information-related capabilities.
• Manage intermediate and advanced target development lists and support 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 to the Cyber Mission Force (CMF) as appropriate.
• Analyze and evaluate All-Source finished intelligence and technical data 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 current understanding of advanced persistent threats (APTs), threat actor TTPs, and cyber threat trends affecting national security.
• Maintain situational awareness of, and respond to, Cyberspace Operations (CO) crisis plans as needed.
• Provide situational awareness to projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities supporting Operational Planning Teams (OPTs).
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to daily activities.
• Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas clearly in verbal, written, and visual formats.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Currently active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with Polygraph is required for consideration.
• BA/BS degree or higher within Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or related field, or ability to complete degree within one year of hire. Substitution with extended experience and technical certifications is acceptable. Higher experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Ten to Twelve plus years' experience supporting CO or intelligence operations, focusing on Joint Targeting. 15 years' experience across CO, Information Operations, Joint Targeting, and Operational Planning may be considered.
• DoD or Intelligence Community (IC)-sponsored certification for Joint Targeting.
• Graduate of DoD or IC-sponsored Operational Planning training with advanced understanding of Joint Operations Planning process and related doctrine/methodologies.
• High proficiency with target management systems (e.g., MIDB, Coliseum, CAT Targeting Toolkits) supporting non-kinetic effects.
• Mastery of Joint Targeting Cycle and related doctrine (e.g., CJCSI 3370.01, JP 3-60).
• DOD 8140/8570 IAT Level II Certification.
• Experience working with targeting Boards and Working Groups (JTWG, JTCM, JTCB) and ability to lead boards or working groups as needed.
• Experience leading intermediate to advanced target development and preliminary collateral effects analysis.
• Broad knowledge of Blue-space Cyber capabilities and understanding of available Cyber infrastructure for Defensive (DCO) and Offensive (OCO) operations, plus networking fundamentals.
• Ability to produce analytical materials (documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, briefings).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical data to non-technical audiences.

Favorable if you have

• Masters' Degree or higher in Strategic Intelligence, Cyber Strategy, Military Operational Art and Science, Defense and Strategic Studies, Homeland Security or National Defense Policy, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related fields.
• Deep understanding of USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
• Experience supporting joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
• Experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Red Team or OPFOR participation focused on adversary decision-making and target system modeling.
• Experience synchronizing targeting with interagency partners (NSA, CIA, FBI, DOS) or foreign allied cyber commands.
• Experience with Space-enabled Cyber Operations.
• Familiarity with targeting-related legal reviews (LOAC, ROE, PPD-20/NSPM-13), CDE, and Strike Approval Processes.
• Formal training in Cyber Warfare and Joint Operations.
• Familiarity with data science and applicability to CO, plus use of data analytics tools or visualization (e.g., Power BI).
• Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT II (CCNA Security, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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